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