New sports grouping born

New sports grouping born

JAKARTA (JP): Officials of 16 sports organizations established
a federation last month to seek ways to attract more attention
from the government.

"The Indonesian Federation of Public Sports (FOMI) was
declared open on Aug. 25 with an initial membership of 16
organizations. We expect more organizations to join the
federation," secretary-general of the Indonesian Respiratory-
based Sports Organization (PORPI), Yoseano Waas, told a media
conference on Thursday.

"We expect the government to play a role as a facilitator. It
can, for example, provide more fields in cities and villages so
residents can take part in sport activities," he added.

Other members of the federation include the Healthy Heart Club
(KJS), the Indonesian Arm-wrestling Organization (POPI), the
Indonesian Association of Aerobic and Fitness Instructors (AIAF)
and the Indonesian Therapeutic Exercise club (STI).

Yoseano, however, denied the federation was in competition
with the National Sports Council (KONI) since both organizations
had different aims and goals.

"KONI has its own target with performance sports while our
kinds of sports are intended more to keep people healthy and fit
instead of aiming for medals," he said.

"However, we'll maintain a close relationship with KONI and
contribute our knowledge for the development of Indonesia's
sports," added Yoseano. (nvn)