Golden Glove c'ship in Semarang

JAKARTA (JP): More than 80 boxers from 24 provinces are expected to take part in the Golden Glove championship in Semarang, Central Java, next January.

Secretary-General of the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association Didit Sudijoto said yesterday that the tournament would serve as a warm-up for the President Cup, Indonesia's only international boxing event sanctioned by the world amateur boxing body, scheduled for July.

"If Semarang holds the Golden Glove successfully, why not give the city the opportunity to host the President Cup," Didit said. The Cup was dropped from the association's agenda this year due to Indonesia's busy preparations for the Olympics Games in Atlanta. (amd)