Boxing tourney in big hotel

JAKARTA (JP): Boosted by the upbeat atmosphere of Indonesia's golden anniversary celebration, the national amateur boxing association will stage the President's Cup in August at the four- star Hotel Indonesia.

The association's secretary-general Didiet Soedijoto said yesterday the Aug. 5-11 event, the first amateur boxing tournament held in a hotel, will reduce the association's budget. "But we cannot expect a huge number of spectators," he added.

The association has yet to send formal invitations to prospective participating countries, but four contingents, Turkmenistan, South Korea, Algeria and Seychelles, have confirmed their entries. A total of 120 boxers from 22 countries are expected to join the international annual tournament. (amd)