Running Races to Enliven Jakarta Prior to Asian Games
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
I would like to have an 8K running race followed by 18 sub-districts
A number of running races will enliven Jakarta prior to Asian Games XVIII in the upcoming August.
Jakarta Deputy Governor, Sandiaga Uno expressed, running races that will be held include Jakarta International 10K and 5K. "It is initiated by the running communities and private parties," said Sandi, at City Hall, Thursday (3/8).
Jakarta 10K Route Has Many PotholesHe also initiated a running race that represented the figures in accordance with the timing of the Asian Games. "I would like to have an 8K running race followed by 18 sub-districts, as the Asian Games will begin on August 18, 2018," he explained.
Prior to the Asian Games, his party would involve the running community to welcome and carry the Asian Games torch.
"There are two days for the Asian Games torch in Jakarta. We want to invite them to carry Asian Games torch around 44 sub-districts in Jakarta," he uttered.