Jakarta athletes told to win PON

JAKARTA: Jakarta Regional Sports Council chairman Fauzi Bowo said the capital's athletes must win the most medals at the upcoming National Games (PON).

"This is not only the request of Governor Sutiyoso but also of the people of Jakarta," Bowo, who is also the city's deputy governor, said over the weekend.

To achieve this goal, he urged the athletes to maintain team harmony during the event.

Jakarta lost the title as overall PON champion to East Java in 2000. The upcoming Games will be held in Palembang, South Sumatra, from Sept. 2 through Sept. 14. --Antara