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2008 In Indonesia
Events from the year 2008 in Indonesia Incumbents Events * 13 May – Miss Indonesia 2008. * 5–17 July – 2008 Pekan Olahraga Nasional is held in East Kalimantan. * 15 August – Puteri Indonesia 2008. * October – Indonesian Atheists is formed. * 9 November – Amrozi, Imam Samudra, and Huda bin Abdul Haq, Ali Gufron, three men convicted for their roles in the 2002 Bali bombings were executed by firing squad at Nusa Kambangan, Central Java. * 16 November – 2008 Sulawesi earthquake. * 19 November – National Committee for West Papua is established. Sport * 2008 Indonesia national football team results * 2007–08 Liga Indonesia Premier Division * 2008 Indonesian Women's Football Tournament * 2008 Asian Junior Athletics Championships * 2008 Thomas & Uber Cup * 2008 Indonesia Super Series * 2008 Pekan Olahraga Nasional * 2008 FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship for Women * 2008 Asian Beach Games * Indonesia at the 2008 Asian Beach Games * Indonesia at the 2008 S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008
2008 was designated as: *International Year of Languages *International Year of Planet Earth *International Year of the Potato *International Year of Sanitation The Great Recession, a worldwide recession which began in 2007, continued through the entirety of 2008. Events January * January 1 – Cyprus and Malta adopt the euro currency. * January 14 – At 19:04:39 Coordinated Universal Time, UTC, the uncrewed MESSENGER space probe is at its closest approach during its first flyby of the planet Mercury (planet), Mercury. * January 21 **Stock markets around the world plunge amid growing fears of a Great Recession in the United States, U.S. Great Recession, fueled by the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis. **Online activist group Anonymous (hacker group), Anonymous initiates Project Chanology, after a News leak, leaked interview of Tom Cruise by the Church of Scientology is published on YouTube, and the Church of Scientology issued a DMCA takedown, "copyright infringement" claim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Sulawesi Earthquake
The 2008 Sulawesi earthquake struck Sulawesi, Indonesia, on 16 November at 17:02:31 UTC. A 7.4 earthquake, it was followed by seven aftershocks higher than 5.0 . Tsunami warnings were issued for the region, but later cancelled. Four people were killed in the quake and 59 injured. Effects The earthquake caused four fatalities and nearly 60 injuries. Over 700 houses were destroyed, and several buildings collapsed, one of which killed a man in the city of Gorontalo. The assessment of damage in rural areas with unreliable communication led officials to believe that the extent of the damage was greater than their initial evaluations. See also * List of earthquakes in 2008 * List of earthquakes in Indonesia References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:2008 Sulawesi earthquake 2008 earthquakes Earthquakes in Indonesia 21st century in Sulawesi Sulawesi Sulawesi ( ), also known as Celebes ( ), is an island in Indonesia. One of the four Greater Sunda Islands, and the List ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indonesia At The 2008 Summer Paralympics
Indonesia sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. The country sent three athletes to compete in three sports. Xinhua, August 29, 2008 Sports Powerlifting Swimming Wheelchair tennis See also * * Indonesia at the 2008 Summer Olympics External links ...
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Indonesia At The 2008 Summer Olympics
Indonesia competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. At the games, twenty-two Indonesians had qualified to compete, while the other three had been granted a wildcard entry. ''Kompas'', August 10, 2008 Medalists , width="78%" align="left" valign="top", , width="22%" align="left" valign="top", , width="22%" align="left" valign="top", , width="22%" align="left" valign="top" ,Competitors The following is the list of number of competitors participating in the Games:Archery Indonesia will send archers to the Olympics for the ninth time, seeking the nation's first Olympic gold medal in the sport and first archery medal ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indonesia At The 2008 Asian Beach Games ...
Indonesia competed in the 2008 Asian Beach Games, held in Bali, Indonesia from October 18 to October 26, 2008. Indonesia sent a total of 214 athletes that competed on 19 sports. Medal summary Medal table Medalists {{Nations at the 2008 Asian Beach Games Nations at the 2008 Asian Beach Games 2008 Asian Beach Games The Asian Beach Games, also known as ABG, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia. The Games are described as the second or third largest Asian m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Asian Beach Games
The 2008 Asian Beach Games or ABG 2008 (, Pesta Olahraga Pantai Asia Dua Ribu Delapan), officially the 1st Asian Beach Games () and commonly as Bali 2008 (, Bali Dua Ribu Delapan), the inaugural Asian Beach Games, was held in Bali, Indonesia, from 18 to 26 October 2008. The opening ceremony was held in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park in Nusa Dua. Organisation Bidding process There was no bidding process for Bali to host the games. Although six other countries showed an interest, Bali was chosen by acclamation. It was the second time that Indonesia had hosted an Asia-level multi-sport event, after Jakarta held the 1962 Asian Games. Logo The official logo of the games represents the water element that embodies the sporting event. The shining sun comes from the emblem of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and represents its vital role in Asia's sport development and the spreading energy created by the solidarity of the OCA. The selection of the light and deep-blue effe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship For Women
FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship for Women 2008 is FIBA Asia's basketball championship for females under 18 years of age. The games were played in Medan, Indonesia, from November 2 to 9, 2008. The championship is divided into two levels: Level I and Level II. The top three teams of Level I at the end of the tournament qualifies for the World U-19 Championship for Women. The two lowest finishers of Level I meets the top two finishers to determine which teams qualify for Level for 2010's championship. The losers are relegated to Level II. Participating teams Preliminary round Level I Level II Qualifying round Winners are promoted to Level I for the 2010 championships. Final round Semifinals 3rd place Final Final standing Awards External linksFIBA Asia {{DEFAULTSORT:FIBA |
2008 Indonesia Super Series
The 2008 Indonesia Open Superseries in badminton is the sixth tournament of the 2008 BWF Superseries. It was held in Jakarta from 16 to 22 June 2008. Men's singles Seeds # Lee Chong Wei ''(withdrew)'' # Bao Chunlai ''(semifinals)'' # Chen Jin ''(withdrew)'' # Sony Dwi Kuncoro (champion) # Taufik Hidayat ''(withdrew)'' # Peter Gade ''(second round)'' # Przemysław Wacha ''(quarterfinals)'' # Simon Santoso ''(final)'' Finals Top half Section 1 Section 2 Bottom half Section 3 Section 4 Women's singles Seeds # Zhu Lin (champions) # Zhang Ning ''(semifinals)'' # Pi Hongyan ''(semifinals)'' # Tine Rasmussen ''(first round)'' # Wang Chen ''(quarterfinals)'' # Wong Mew Choo ''(withdrew)'' # Zhou Mi ''(quarterfinals)'' # Yip Pui Yin ''(second round)'' Finals Top half Section 1 Section 2 Bottom half Section 3 Section 4 Men's doubles Seeds # Markis Kido / Hendra Setiawan ''(quarterfinals)'' # Cai Yun / Fu Haifeng ''(withdrew)'' # Alvent Yulianto / Luluk Hadiy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Thomas & Uber Cup
The 2008 Thomas & Uber Cup was the 25th tournament of the Thomas Cup and 22nd tournament of the Uber Cup, the men's and women's team competition in badminton, respectively. It was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from May 11 to May 18, 2008. Host city selection China, Indonesia, and the United States submitted a bid for the event. International Badminton Federation selected Indonesia as the host for the event during a council meeting in December 2005. Qualification Seedings All the seeding list based on February 28, 2008 world rankings as the draw was conducted on March 11, 2008. The top four seeding teams is in first pot, follow by next four teams in the second pot and the bottom four teams was put in the third pot. ;Thomas Cup # # # # # # # # # # # # ;Uber Cup # # # # # # # # # # # # Squads Medal summary Medalists Medal table Thomas Cup Groups Group A Group B Group C Group D Knockout stage Uber Cup Groups Group W Group X ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Asian Junior Athletics Championships
The 2008 Asian Junior Athletics Championships was the 13th edition of the international athletics competition for Asian under-20 athletes, organised by the Asian Athletics Association. It took place from 12 to 15 July at the Madya Stadium in Jakarta. It was the third occasion that the Indonesian capital had hosted the event, following the inaugural edition in 1986 and the fifth hosting in 1994. A total of 44 events were contested, which were divided equally between male and female athletes.Krishnan, Ram. Murali (2008-06-16)Koech completes double, China tops medal tally - Asian Junior champions final day IAAF. Retrieved on 2013-10-16. Medal summary Men Women 2008 Medal Table References ;Results World Junior Athletics History. Retrieved on 2013-10-16. External linksAsian Athletics official website {{Asian athletics champs Asian Junior Championships Asian Junior Athletics Championships International athletics competitions hosted by Indonesia Sport in Jakarta Asian Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Indonesian Women's Football Tournament
The 2008 Indonesian Women's Football Tournament was the second edition of the Indonesian Women's Football Tournament (IWFT), a fully professional football competition for women in the country. Format The competition used a system of ''home tournament'' with a host Yogyakarta. Eight teams from six of the thirty-three provinces Indonesian football association board competed in the competition. The competition began with the group stage, the eight teams being divided into two groups. Each group contained four teams, the winners and runners-up from each group advancing to the semifinals. The knockout phase began with the semi-finals with the winners advancing to the final. The teams that lost in the semifinals played in a final to decide third place. Each team was obliged to include a minimum of eight young players under the age of sixteen years. This rule was intended for the development of female football player for the women national team of Indonesian in the future. Teams A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007–08 Liga Indonesia Premier Division
The 2007–08 Liga Indonesia Premier Division (also known as the Liga Djarum Indonesia for sponsorship reasons) was the 13th season of the Liga Indonesia Premier Division as well as its final season as the top Indonesian professional league for association football clubs. Overview It was contested by 36 teams. The season began on 10 February 2007 and the last games played on 10 February 2008. and Sriwijaya F.C. won the championship. Teams Promoted from First Division * Persebaya *Persis * Persma * PSSB *Pelita Jaya * Persiraja * Perseman * Persikabo Stadiums and locations Foreign players West East First stage West Division East Division Second stage Group A Group B Knockout stage Semifinals ---- Final Awards Top scorers This is a list of the top scorers from the 2007–08 season. Best player Zah Rahan Krangar (Sriwijaya) References External linksIndonesia – List of final tables (RSSSF) {{DEFAULTSORT:2007-08 Liga Indonesia Premier Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
