KONI needs Rp 4.5 billion

KONI needs Rp 4.5 billion

JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) will need Rp 4.5 billion ($1.9 million) to take part in this year's Olympic Games in Atlanta.

KONI treasurer Setia Novanto told reporters on Friday that 40 percent of the estimated sum will be spent on preparing Indonesian athletes for the Summer Games in a centralized, intensive training camp which will begin next month.

KONI has so far received a donation of Rp 1.6 billion from Citibank to finance its preparation for the Games and is still on the prowl for more donation.

According to KONI training director M. Hindarto, KONI would send 80 athletes from 10 sports to Atlanta. (arf)