IOC gives KONI a van

JAKARTA: The National Sports Council (KONI) was given a new minivan on Monday by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to help improve the mobilization of the country's Olympic organization.

IOC member Nat Indrapana of Thailand symbolically handed over the DaimlerChrysler van to KONI chairman Agum Gumelar in a ceremony here on Monday.

Agum thanked Indrapana, and explained that the vehicle would help KONI operate more efficiently.

"This is an honor for us to receive the donated minivan," Agum said.-JP.