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The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali golden boy coaches Indonesia for the upcoming Beijing Olympics 2008

August 8th, 2008

Avid wind surfer Wayan Sujana first joined The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali in 1991 as a Recreational Attendant.  He has always maintained a passion for this extreme sport and over the years he has participated in many tournaments to win a number of gold medals and now he is the official coach for the Indonesian wind surfing team competing in the Beijing Olympics. As an athlete, Sujana celebrated winning the Bali Open in 1994, the pre-tournament National Championships in Jakarta as well as East Java in 1995 and 1999.

Sujana first started coaching in 2005 when his team won a silver medal in SEA Games in Manila. From there his coaching carrier began to soar and he then led his team to win gold as well as silver medals in prestigious events such as the Singapore Open, World Championship Hong Kong Open, Sailing Championship in Doha, ASEAN Games in Doha, SEA Games. However, his greatest achievement to date was being chosen to be the official coach for the Indonesian wind surfing team competing in the Beijing Olympics.

Married with 3 children, Sujana is an easy going and fun loving person. He now leads the Recreational Team at The Westin Bali and his main goal is to ensure that guests receive energizing and renewing activities during their time at the resort.

“We are extremely proud to have Sujana, represent Indonesia in the Beijing Olympics as the official coach of the wind surfing team. He not only represents Indonesia but also the spirit of all Westin associates at the resort. Sujana is a perfect Brand champion and a role model to all of us.” commented Bipan Kapur, General Manager of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali.

Being the only Westin branded property in Indonesia since December 2003, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali enjoys a prime beachfront location in the exclusive Nusa Dua enclave on Bali’s southern tip with 346 cozy rooms; a place where you can be at your best and experience total renewal.

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