Asian Games Implementation Call Into Doubt
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Trias Risangayu
Jakarta Governor, Basuki “Ahok” T. Purnama stated the next implementation of 2018 Asian Games call into doubt. It is because Tiongkok has declared ready if the implementation diverted to Tiongkok.
We fear as Tiongkok seems be so ready to execute it. Our position is doubtful
Asian Games Discussion, KOI Chairman Visited Basuki
“We fear as Tiongkok seems be so ready to execute
it. Our position is doubtful,” he said at City Hall, Thursday (11/26).
Ahok admitted, The Olympic Council of Asia will
visit Indonesia and check our readiness in the near future. One of the
requirements that must be met are mockups manufacture venues and supporting
facilities for the Asian Games.
“We’ll show them that we’ll build it as soon as
possible and the tender process is being proceed,” he expressed.
However, he claimed that his side has completed the mockup. “They fear that we can’t fulfill our obligation to build athlete village.
Furthermore, we have sent them the mock-up yet its animation to
convince the council,” he remarked.
As the House of Representatives (DPR) has
not approved the issue of land use permits for the construction Kemayoran
Apartment D10 Ahok is going to ask for the help of Vice President Jusuf Kalla
and the Secretariat of State.
“We need their help,” he exclaimed.
