Governor seeks athletes' loyalty

Governor seeks athletes' loyalty

SEMARANG: Central Java Governor Mardiyanto expressed hope that
all the athletes in his jurisdiction would show their loyalty to
fight for victory for Central Java during the coming National
Games or PON XVII to be held in East Kalimantan in 2008.

He was speaking about it in response to the fact that many of
Central Java's athletes have joined the teams of other provinces,
after be lured by financial incentives.

He, therefore, promised that he would give them better
financial support should they be willing to stay and fight for
the victory of their own province.

Mardiyanto also gave his word that he would also provide all
the athletes, who achieve good performances, with bonuses,
facilities and a good recommendation.

The athletes who take part in the provincial short-term
training program will be given a monthly salary of Rp 1.5
million, which is far above the minimum regional salary. -- JP