RI could host events despite political issues<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): The worsening economic condition and the heating
\nup of the political situation have always been the main reason
\nfor canceling sports events in the country.<\/p>\n
But Australian Reginald Brandis still believes that Indonesia
\ncould still host some events with a guarantee for the athletes'
\nsafety, from their arrival to their departure.<\/p>\n
\"The political situation in many countries has always been a
\nconsideration. But I think it is not a barrier to stage
\ncompetitions as long as the organizers are able to guarantee the
\nathletes', officials' and the supporters' safety,\" he told The
\nJakarta Post.<\/p>\n
Brandis gave his lecture at the four-day \"Basic Competition
\nManagement Seminar\" staged by the International Amateur Athletics
\nFederation Regional Development Center in Jakarta which finished
\non Thursday.<\/p>\n
In his lecture, Brandis pointed out that organizers must
\nfollow basic principles to be able to arrange a competition.<\/p>\n
\"In staging a competition, the organizers should understand
\nthe basic principles of good planning, leaving enough time for
\npreparation, organizing people and places and also scheduling.\"<\/p>\n
Speaking on the ability of Asian countries in staging some
\ninternational events, Brandis cited Kuala Lumpur's success in
\nhosting the 1998 Commonwealth Games.<\/p>\n
\"Kuala Lumpur managed to stage such an incredible event. I
\nbelieve other countries could also do the same.<\/p>\n
\"As for track and field events, the Asian Amateur Athletics
\nFederation (AAAF) has set up an interesting series of
\ncompetitions. It only needs a certain country to say 'yes, we'll
\nhost the event' to run the competition.<\/p>\n
\"Some countries may turn down an offer to host an event due to
\nfinancial problems or lack of preparation by organizers.. but
\nthey could start with local events. Once they had begun, they
\nwould improve.\"<\/p>\n
Brandis also encouraged organizers to start inviting countries
\nfrom outside the region to compete in the event.<\/p>\n
\"By having other countries in the competition, it would raise
\nthe standard of regular participants in the event,\" said the
\ncompetition director for the Australian track and field body in
\nBrisbane.<\/p>\n
Eighteen participants from 16 countries joined the seminar
\nwhich was also attended by AAAF secretary general Maurice
\nNicholas. (yan)<\/p>",
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