Jambi to tryout in U.S. for PON

Jambi to tryout in U.S. for PON

JAKARTA (JP): Jambi's swimming team plans to train in the U.S. in preparation for the 14th National Games here this September, training director Raja Nasution said yesterday.

Raja said he had named five gold medal hopefuls for the American stint, scheduled from June 10 to Aug. 12 in Ontario, California.

The team of Elsa Manora Nasution, Kevin Nasution, Maya Masita Nasution, M. Akbar and Rosa Natalia will be accompanied by coach Gerald HP Item during the overseas trip, Raja told Antara .

"We take the National Games very seriously because the rivalry among participating provinces has become tougher than ever," said Raja, father of Jambi's stalwarts Elsa, Kevin and Maya.

Jakarta, Central Java, East Java and West Sumatra were the first to send swimmers abroad prior to the Games. (amd)