Paralympics athletes get funds

Fri, 13 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian contingent to the Sydney
Paralympics received more than Rp 600 million (US$70,600) in
contributions to support their participation, an official said on
Thursday.

The National Sports Council (KONI) provided a donation of Rp
105 million and the government, through the defunct state
ministry for youth affairs and sport gave Rp 500 million.

"Actually, we only proposed Rp 360 million from the state
ministry," said KONI's official in charge of planning and budget,
Togi Hutagaol.

Indonesia is sending five athletes who will compete in two
sports and 19 officials who will take part in various congresses
held in conjunction with the Paralympics. (nvn)

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