200 rowers prepare for SEA Games<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): A total of 200 rowers are currently undergoing
\nintensive and rigorous training at the Jatiluhur dam in
\npreparation for the 19th SEA Games to be held here next October.<\/p>\n
The rowers, all medal winners at the 14th National Games, are
\nfrom various provinces, including Southeast Sulawesi (23), West
\nJava (20) and Central Kalimantan (10).<\/p>\n
\"The training program began 10 days ago and will run until a
\nfew weeks before the SEA Games,\" national trainer Yadi told
\nAntara in Jatiluhur, some 80 km south of here, Saturday.<\/p>\n
He said at the conclusion of the training sessions and a
\nseries of tryouts overseas, the Indonesian Rowing Association
\nwould shortlist 93 oarsmen and women. \"They will form the nucleus
\nof the Indonesian rowing squad for the biennial event.\"<\/p>\n
During training, the athletes are under the tutelage of 16
\nnational trainers and one Hungarian coach.<\/p>\n
Yadi said after a few months at the centralized training camp,
\nsome of the athletes, including canoeists, would go through a
\nseries of workouts and tryouts overseas.<\/p>\n
\"We will also take part in traditional rowing events during
\nthe world rowing, canoeing and kayaking championships in Hong
\nKong next June,\" he said.<\/p>\n
He expressed overwhelming optimism that Indonesia has what it
\ntakes to once again rule the roost at the SEA Games.<\/p>\n
\"We finished at the top of the medals table in the last four
\nSEA Games. And we are out to reign supreme again next year,\" Yadi
\nsaid, adding that the Indonesian rowers have been asked to put
\ntheir shoulders to the wheel to sweep at least 25 of the 31 gold
\nmedals at stake. (bas)<\/p>",
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