President Cup to be held in Bogor in July

President Cup to be held in Bogor in July

JAKARTA (JP): Bogor has been selected as the site for the
President Cup boxing championship scheduled from July 20 to July
26.

Didiet Sudijoto, secretary-general of the Indonesian Boxing
Association (Pertina), said Tuesday that the town in West Java
was chosen based on its successful hosting of the Gold Glove
championship earlier this month.

"Pertina's West Java office supported the selection of Bogor
and will help in any way to make the tournament a success,"
Didiet said.

Didiet said holding the President Cup in Bogor would be far
cheaper than holding it in Jakarta, where it has been held
traditionally. "Holding it in Bogor should cost around Rp 400
million, whereas it would have cost around Rp 600 million in
Jakarta."

He added that the popularity of the Gold Glove meet served as
a barometer for the upcoming championship.

"The West Java office was confident it could attract many
spectators to the President Cup provided it has enough time to
prepare," Didiet said.

Before the championship takes place, Didiet said an organizing
committee would be set up. "After the committee is set up, then
we will look for sponsorship."

Some 30 countries are expected to take part in the one-week
championship, including the USA, Cuba, Mexico, Canada, New
Zealand, Australia, Samoa, South Korea, North Korea, China,
Japan, Mongolia, Pakistan, India and countries from ASEAN.

"We will send invitations to the countries as we are limited
to 80 boxers," Didiet said. (lnt)