SEA Games cancels rhythmic gymnastics

Thu, 26 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Gymnastics Association (Persani)
dismissed four gymnasts and a coach from its training center for
the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games following the
event's organizing committee's decision to cancel the team
rhythmic gymnastics event.

"Persani discharged gymnasts Wimi Sari, Mita Mardiana, Dewi
Nila Santi and Slariska, and coach Yulia Rosi because the SEA
Games organizers decided to abolish the event due to lack of
participants," Persani's vice secretary general, Frederik Huma,
was quoted as saying on Wednesday by Antara news agency.

"There were only two participants, Indonesia and host
Malaysia, instead of the three teams required."

Persani aims to win five golds medals from 20 events at the
SEA Games. (nvn)

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