Oka Sulaksana gets new manager, sponsor<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): National windsurfer Oka Sulaksana will no longer
\nbe worried about cash and opportunity on his quest to be one of
\nthe world's best windsurfers, after signing an agreement with
\nImagin'Air Group, a group of companies which concentrates on the
\ndevelopment of communication technology.<\/p>\n
Oka said that the group would act as his managing partner and
\nofficial sponsor. The goal of both parties is for Oka to compete
\nin the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney from Sept. 15 to Oct. 1.<\/p>\n
However, he refused to mention the value of the deal.<\/p>\n
\"I emphasize here that my relationship with Imangin'Air Group
\nis based on goodwill founded on the spirit of sportsmanship, and
\nnot primarily on business or money,\" he told The Jakarta Post on
\nSaturday.<\/p>\n
Oka added that Imagin'Air Group, which is based in Monaco and
\nFrance, was committed to sports development, particularly
\nnautical sports. He said that goodwill and all its aspect would
\nlead to a strong foundation for business.<\/p>\n
\"In my current status as an amateur athlete, what can I sell
\nto the general public from the business point of view?\" said Oka,
\nthe 1998 Asian Games gold medalist in the IMCO heavy division
\nwindsurfing in Pattaya, Thailand.<\/p>\n
Oka said Imagin'Air Group would help him manage his training,
\nguide his career and also his life regarding strategy and public
\nrelations.<\/p>\n
He said he was optimistic about the prospects of the
\nrelationship.<\/p>\n
\"Together, we want to make Bali and Indonesia more popular
\naround the world through windsurfing and other water sports,\" he
\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Imagin'Air Group explained in a media release which is also
\navailable in Oka's official website www.Go-Oka.com, that the
\nmanagement would include the opportunity to actively participate
\nin various international competitions, provide intensive
\ntechnical and physical training by world class specialists, build
\nrelationships with the world's professional windsurfers and
\nprovide the chance to fully concentrate without any 'non-
\ntechnical' obstacles.<\/p>\n
\"Oka has demonstrated his determination through his struggles
\nto achieve his current level (No. 1 in Asia and No. 96 in the
\nworld), and is still giving his best to reach the highest level,
\nespecially for the Olympic Games in Sydney,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n
\"It is firmly believed that the management will give Oka the
\nchance to reach his best,\" it said.<\/p>\n
Oka finished 13th in his Olympic debut in 1996 Olympics in
\nAtlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n
Imagin'Air Group will also finance Oka in various tours in
\nFrance, Spain, Hong Kong and Greece prior to the Olympics. Oka is
\nalso scheduled to train with the French team and will spend about
\na month of acclimatization in Sydney.<\/p>\n
The release also said that company management would observe
\nOka and his development closely and will issue the most up to
\ndate coverage and reports of his progress, related planning and
\nachievements. (ivy)<\/p>",
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