Special Report: 2008 Olympic Games

    JAKARTA, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Beijing Olympics was a spectacular experience with excellent facilities and arrangements, Indonesian weightlifter Triyatno told Xinhua on Tuesday.

    Triyatno felt that he was really fortunate to have been sent to compete in Beijing. He not only earned medal, but could see how the spectacular opening ceremony at the Bird's nest stadium.

    Tri gave the country its second Olympic medal. He lifted a total 298 kilograms (135 kg snatch and 163 kg in jerk) in the men's 62kg division.

    Tri said that he really thanks God after winning the competition. He said that his happiness doubled after knowing that there will be big bonus from the Indonesian weightlifting association, state ministry of youth and sports and provincial government Lampung Sumatera where he used to be.