PON to spend Rp 61 billion

PON to spend Rp 61 billion

SURABAYA (JP): The 15th National Games (PON) organizers announced on Friday that the quadrennial event would cost nearly Rp 61 billion (US$8.6 million).

The organizers chairman, Imam Utomo, who is also East Java governor, said the biggest portion of the budget would come from the Provincial Budget of Rp 35 billion, financial help from the National Sports Council and sponsorship.

About 7,000 athletes from 26 provinces will take part in 35 sports events.

The opening and closing ceremonies will cost between Rp 5 and 7 billion. (nur)