Indonesia plans to build sport center
August 24th, 2007
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Wednesday that his country planned to build a sport center in three years to boost the achievement of athletes in the international competitions.
“If God willing, in two or three years we can build the sport center,” President Susilo said at the Presidential Palace here.
The center will be located in a thousand-hectare land in the province of west Java, according to the national sport committee ( KONI) Rita Subowo.
The president said the government would also increase the number of funds allocated for sport.
President Susilo also said the participation from business community and other element of the communities were needed for improving the achievement of Indonesia’s athletes.
“I am confidence that we have a great capability. With a good preparation, a good exercise, and with a good ambition and a good responsibility, we will be able to boost the achievement in sport in the international championships,” said Susilo.
Source: http://english.people.com.cn/
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