National spikers may go to Atlanta

National spikers may go to Atlanta

JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women's pair Berta Kaize and Timy
Yudani could qualify for the beach volleyball competition at the
1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the world volleyball association
announced yesterday.

The association said in a letter to the chairman of the
Indonesian Beach Volleyball Association, Rita Subowo, that the
national duo deserve a place in Atlanta if they manage to
maintain their commendable showing in the final four qualifying
series.

Berta and Timy finished 16th in the recent qualifying round
matches in Kuta, Bali, on Sunday. They inflicted a major upset on
the Czech doubles team with their 15-13 win. The Indonesians
garnered 48 points and collected US$3,750 in cash after the
seventh round in Bali.

Only 16 teams will make the trip to Atlanta next year. (amd)