Lifters groomed for world c'ship

JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI) is training four female and two male lifters for the World Weightlifting Championship in Athens, Greece, in November.

PABBSI chairman Budi Santoso identified the six athletes as Lisa Rumbewas, Winarni, Supeni, Sri Indriani, Taufik and Erwin Abdullah.

He said the six lifters were currently training at three separate centers -- in Lampung, Jakarta and South Kalimantan -- under the supervision of Imron Rosadi, Suri Endah Nasution and Lukman, respectively.

"PABBSI has also agreed to send Lisa Rumbewas and Erwin Abdullah from the South Kalimantan training center to train in China ahead of the world championship," Budi was quoted by Antara as saying. (ivy)