New sports grouping born<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Officials of 16 sports organizations established
\na federation last month to seek ways to attract more attention
\nfrom the government.<\/p>\n
\"The Indonesian Federation of Public Sports (FOMI) was
\ndeclared open on Aug. 25 with an initial membership of 16
\norganizations. We expect more organizations to join the
\nfederation,\" secretary-general of the Indonesian Respiratory-
\nbased Sports Organization (PORPI), Yoseano Waas, told a media
\nconference on Thursday.<\/p>\n
\"We expect the government to play a role as a facilitator. It
\ncan, for example, provide more fields in cities and villages so
\nresidents can take part in sport activities,\" he added.<\/p>\n
Other members of the federation include the Healthy Heart Club
\n(KJS), the Indonesian Arm-wrestling Organization (POPI), the
\nIndonesian Association of Aerobic and Fitness Instructors (AIAF)
\nand the Indonesian Therapeutic Exercise club (STI).<\/p>\n
Yoseano, however, denied the federation was in competition
\nwith the National Sports Council (KONI) since both organizations
\nhad different aims and goals.<\/p>\n
\"KONI has its own target with performance sports while our
\nkinds of sports are intended more to keep people healthy and fit
\ninstead of aiming for medals,\" he said.<\/p>\n
\"However, we'll maintain a close relationship with KONI and
\ncontribute our knowledge for the development of Indonesia's
\nsports,\" added Yoseano. (nvn)<\/p>",
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