Jakarta Persambi Provincial Government Optimizes Preparations Ahead of PON XXI
Reported by Anita Karyati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Jakarta Indonesian Sambo Association (Persambi) Provincial Management continues to optimize preparations ahead of the implementation of the National Sports Week (PON) XXI which will take place in Aceh and North Sumatra in September 2024.
We'll send seven athletes
Jakarta Pengprov Persambi Chairwoman, Ida Mahmudah said that besides routine training, athletes' preparations were maximized by participating in training camps and competitions both at home and abroad.
"Through various thorough preparation efforts, hopefully the Jakarta sambo athletes can gain as many gold medals as possible at the 21st PON," she expressed, after the Jakarta Persambi Pengprov halal bihalal event, in the Kelapa Gading area, North Jakarta, Tuesday (4/23) evening.
Jakarta KONI Focuses on Passing As Many Athletes as Possible to PON XXIShe explained that next June, Sambo Jakarta athletes will take part in The Asian and Oceania Sambo Championships in Macau next June.
"We'll send seven athletes. They will be accompanied by three team officials," she explained.
She continued athletes would also undergo a training camp in Vietnam next August.
"Hopefully, the entire series of preparations for the Aceh and North Sumatra PON can be held seriously by the athletes. Our target is to get as many gold medals as possible," she stressed.
Even, she requested for prayers and support from residents, thus Jakarta Sambo athletes can bring home trophies or medals from all the competitions they will participate in.
"As the General Chair of the Jakarta Persambi Provincial Committee, I hope for the prayers and support of residents, thus Jakarta Sambo athletes can achieve the best achievements," she stated, who currently also serves as Chair of Jakarta DPRD's Commission D.
Harian Persambi Jakarta Chairperson, Cornelis Sembiring asked all athletes who will compete in PON XXI to continuously focus so they can present a gold medal.
"The motto "Jakarta Comes, Jakarta Wins" must be deeply ingrained in oneself as motivation to be the best," he stated.
He also urged all Sambo Jakarta athletes to undergo a good training program and maintain health conditions.
"It is very important to maintain health and food intake because they compete in weight categories," he said.
