C. Java qualifies 9 athletes for PON

SEMARANG (JP): Nine of 16 pencak silat athletes from Central Java qualified for the 15th National Games (PON) next year in Surabaya.

They qualified after competing in a prequalifying tournament in Jakarta. Central Java finished second in the tournament with six golds, two silvers and one bronze.

The nine athletes are Haris Nugroho, Roni Saifullah, Florinsia Ina, Ariyani Saloka, Kasiatun, Imam Wibisono, Yulisa, Sigit Infantara and Indrianawati. (har)