Sun, 25 Feb 2001

JICA provides four swimming coaches

SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Federation's Central Java chapter will be assisted by four Japanese coaches thanks to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The National Sports Council's Central Java chapter deputy chairman, Soegiyanto, said on Saturday, "The help will mean a lot to Central Java. Moreover, it's really free of charge."

The four coaches are Yoichiro Sanada, Kitajima Mamiko, Keiko Hanaoka and Toshia Tanaka.

Soegiyanto hoped that with the presence of four coaches, Central Java swimmers could reach a good results in national and international events. (har)