November 19, 2011

Fate of our sports champions?


Lizard: A reflection of the future fate of our sports champions?

As the SEA Games draw to a close amid accusations that Indonesia bent the rules to top the medal tally, the government also faces an estimated $5.5 million bill after it pledged cash bonuses for each medal winner. In advising athletes how to manage this new found wealth meanwhile, financial advisor Rhenald Kasali described the darker side of success, presenting stories of poor former athletes struggling by get by working as security officers, rickshaw drivers or street vendors.

Kompas - November 19, 2011