Hoyer Larsen-Interview

I dreamt I was in
Atlanta and interviewed Hoyer Larsen, the Danish badminton champion who became a finalist in the Olympic Games.   

“Suppose God asks you what you would like He should do for you in this final.”  

“Choose your opponent you like,” God said.  “Which. Rasyid,  Joko, Alan, Arbi, Gunalan, Yang  Yang,  Han Jian?” 

“I take Rudy Hartono” answered Larsen.  

“Why Rudy?”  

“Rudy is one of the greatest, one of the very best badminton players in the world. It is an honor to play against him. “ 

“I will help you and  make the supporters side with you? said the Lord.  

“I don’t care of supporter’s support.”

 ”Do you want Rudy to lose in this match?” God said.

 “I never prayed You for failures or bad luck of my adversaries, opponents, I never prayed You to give me the victory, although I would be very proud if I could win, defeat him, the best, strongest player in the world.”  

“Well, What is your dearest wish, which I will grant you in this final?” God asked. 

“I, Larsen doesn’t  want to be backed up by supporters, the referee, linesmen. If I ever may wish – then, if it isn’t too insolent – wish You don’t interfere, meddle with who shall be winning or losing this match. Hartono and I both want to be proud of winning, without any one, or God aiding in this match as far as we still have our self respect.”  

                                                                                                                     From Suara Karya, 11 Juli l996 

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