KONI set to aid E. Timor athletes

KONI set to aid E. Timor athletes

JAKARTA: The National Sports Council (KONI) said on Tuesday it
would provide assistance to East Timor for sports development in
the neighboring country.

KONI secretary-general Djohar Arifin said the council would
begin its assistance by donating athletic equipment, with more
help to follow.

The announcement came as a quick response to the request for
aid from East Timor President Xanana Gusmao during a meeting with
KONI chairman Agum Gumelar here on Tuesday morning.

However, Djohar said there was a limit to the assistance that
could be provided.

"We will assist them as much as we possibly can because we
also have problems at home." -- JP