Johny unlikely for 14th PON

JAKARTA (JP): National motocross champion Johny Pranata may fail to make an appearance at the 14th National Games (PON) exhibition races on Sept. 14. He broke his wrist in a fall at the Gudang Garam championships in Muara Enim, South Sumatra on Saturday.

Deputy chief of the committee, Helmy Sungkar, said that Johny fell off his motorcycle when he tried to pass a table-top. The country's leading rider will receive medical treatment in Surakarta, Central Java, Helmy added.

"Johny's presence at PON will depend on the progress he makes following the medical treatment," Helmy said.

Motocross will make its debut in PON as one of five exhibition events. (amd)