Doping dilemma

Doping dilemma

From Pikiran Rakyat

The 19th Southeast Asia Games have just ended, with Indonesia
the overall winner. Despite the success, we were taken aback by
several disagreeable happenings, like the unruly behavior of
soccer fans one day before the closing of the Games and the
doping case of national cyclist Tonton Susanto from West Java.

We wonder how it could have happened to an athlete of Tonton's
stature. He has shown his worth in several events like Lengkawi,
in races in the Philippines, Tangkuban Perahu and the National
Sports Week.

It would be beneficial if the Indonesian Cycling Association
(ISSI) reevaluated the situation. Is the training center
insufficient in drumming up confidence in athletes to give their
best? Is there another factor, such as lack of communication
between athletes and officials?

As a fan of Indonesian cycling, I am convinced that Tonton
Susanto's strength and capabilities are required for the sport. I
am very concerned by the doping case, and feel it is imperative
the ISSI look into the issue.

IWAN HADIANA

Bandung, West Java