Dompu hosts surfing competition
Lakey Peak in Dompu regency, Sumbawa island, West Nusa Tenggara, will host the six-star Dompu Indonesian Open surfing competition — offering prize money of Rp 60 million (US$6,594).
“We feel that surfing has the potential to open up more opportunities for the Dompu region,” Abdul Harris, head of the Dompu Tourism Board, said in a press release.
“This event will no doubt generate both excitement and awareness about the area as a recreational destination.”
The competition is sponsored by Quiksilver and will run from Aug. 13-15.
The last major professional surf competition at Lakey Peak was held 10 years ago. National surfer Rizal Tanjung won the event and will return to defend his title. He will face tough competition, not only from fellow Indonesian surfers but also from international challengers.
“I’m really excited that the government has taken notice of surfing in our country and become more involved in the sport. It should be a great event,” he said.
Source: www.thejakartapost.com
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