Pertina to send boxers abroad

SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) will send boxers to India from May 13 through May 16 to improve their skills ahead of the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

"We will participate in a tournament commemorating the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation's anniversary," Pertina's deputy secretary-general, Didiet Soedijoto, announced on Tuesday.

"The host will cover all transportation and lodging expenses. This is a good opportunity which will enable Pertina to save money," he added.

Didiet said Pertina had also planned to sent boxers to Darwin for a tryout.

"Pertina has yet to decide which boxers to send to which event," he said without revealing the number of boxers to be sent. (har)