Aerobics c'ships to be held here

Aerobics c'ships to be held here

JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Women's Sports Association is to hold the national aerobics championships here next Sunday.

Committee chairman Mien Gondowidjojo said yesterday that hundreds of national gymnasts will be vying for the Madame Soeharto trophy during the one-day competition at the Senayan sports center.

"The championship is aimed at discovering more talent to represent the country in international events," Mien said. Vicky Burki, the Asian champion in 1988, Jinot Suprayitno, ranked 10th in the world, and Esther Suwito, who finished 9th in the world in 1995, are among the Indonesian aerobic gymnasts who have performed outstandingly at international level.

Chairman of the National Sports Council Wismoyo Arismunandar is scheduled to open the tournament. (amd)