A sports-mad Indonesian couple named their new born daughter ‘Asian Games’ to mark her arrival as the country kicked off the world’s second-biggest multi-sport event.
The little girl – full name Abidah Asian Games – was born about a month early in co-host city Palembang, just hours before Saturday’s opening ceremony, her parents said on Tuesday August 21.
Yordania Denny, father of the infant said “We already had a first name for her but didn’t have a last name.”
The parents, who now have three children, drew inspiration from what they regard as an “historic” moment.
“Such an event is rare. It only happens every few years. And not to mention that it’s in Palembang – it’s rare for Palembang to host such an event. If she has the talent and motivation we will support and motivate her,” said parents, adding that they would love if the daughter chooses “Badminton” as a port to represent their nation in world games.
Despite the interesting name, the parents said that they would allow Abidah Asian Games to change her name in the future if she wants to.
The Asian Games began on August 18 and go on until September 2 while featuring a record 17,000 athletes and officials.
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