S. Sumatra to host rafting competition

S. Sumatra to host rafting competition

PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Pagaralam city in South Sumatra
province is ready to host the national rafting competition on
Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, chairman of the event's organizing committee,
Kusmiran, said here on Thursday.

Kusmiran expressed hope that many athletes would take part in
the competition, to be held along 300 km of the Lematang River.

At least five athletes from an association of nature lovers in
the province would join the competition, which offers cash
prizes, he said.

"Some universities across the country have also confirmed the
participation of their students," he said. -- Antara