Palembang to host National C'ships

Palembang to host National C'ships

PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): Palembang will host the
National Swimming Championships, in which contestants will swim
10 kilometers along the Musi River on June 17.

The Indonesian Scuba Diving Association's (POSSI) South
Sumatra chapter secretary Rudy Kalalo said that a team of
national swimmers, including Catherin Kalalo and Wasi, had
inspected the venue on June 3 and June 4.

"They concluded that the venue is feasible for the
championships but the organizers must divert speedboats using the
river to avoid interruption at the championships," he said,
adding that the event route starts from Ampera Bridge I to Ampera
Bridge II.

"The organizers also included officials from SAR (Search and
Rescue) and Polairud (Air and Water Police) to ensure security
and safety for participants."

Some 100 swimmers are expected to join the championships,
which will feature two events of individual and team, comprising
five athletes. (33)