Widodo basks in Asian Games' glory to woo millennial voters

Motorcycle stunt energizes Indonesian president's bid for re-election

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo runs in the torch relay for the Asian Games on Aug. 17 at the presidential palace in Jakarta.

JUN SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo deftly used his country's impressive performance at the Asian Games to bolster his re-election bid next year, reaching out to social media-savvy millennials with well choreographed appearances.

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