East Java archers opt for training in Surabaya

East Java archers opt for training in Surabaya

JAKARTA (JP): Three national archers from East Java have opted
to take part in the 19th SEA Games decentralized training program
in Surabaya next month.

Hendra Setiawan, Dwi Purwanti and Foury Akadiani are to join
the program, approved by the Indonesian Archery Association,
because they believe it will be more effective and efficient.

"The association has agreed that we conduct a decentralized
program in Surabaya because the three athletes come from East
Java. But we do not yet have any idea if the program will
continue until the biennial event or not. We're still waiting for
information from the association," said Denny Trisyanto, the
secretary-general of the association's Surabaya branch. Jakarta
will host the region's biggest sports extravaganza from Oct. 11
to Oct. 19.

Denny said that, by joining the decentralized program,
athletes could concentrate on their training without interrupting
their studies or work.

"East Java has many archers that can be used as sparring
partners for our athletes," he said.

Foury Akadiani said she was delighted with the decision
because the program would not interrupt her work at a private
bank.

"If the program was being conducted in Jakarta, I would have
had problems managing my schedule," she said.

Antara reported that Foury promised to participate in the
program to the best of her ability, and that she expected to win
gold, as targeted by the association and the National Sports
Council. (yan)