Jakarta hosts figure skating

Jakarta hosts figure skating

JAKARTA (JP): The capital will host the sixth 2001 Jakarta
Open figure skating competition from Friday through Sunday at the
Sky Rink in Taman Anggrek Mall, West Jakarta, which will also
feature skaters from Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore.

"Most of the participants are from Sky Rink host team and
Surabaya-based Dunia Es team. But there are also participants
from neighboring countries," Sky Rink spokeswoman Agustina said
over the phone.

Malaysia's Pyramid team is to send 15 skaters, with the
Philippines' SM Megamal and Singapore's Fuji Ice Palace teams
each sending two skaters.

Agustina admitted that the current political turmoil in
Indonesia had prevented more participants from neighboring
countries attending. She said that so far 169 have registered for
the event.

The three-day event is arranged based on the participants'
skill levels. Friday will feature children and beginners
performing basic movements, Saturday intermediate level skaters
and Sunday advanced level skaters. (nvn)