Student futsal games to be staged

JAKARTA: Sixteen universities across Java island will compete in the Djarum Super Futsal Weekend Games 2004 at the Bung Karno Basketball Hall in Senayan, Central Jakarta.

The 16 teams have been divided into four groups. Group matches will start on Saturday for a two-weekend competition, with the winners advancing to the May 8 and May 9 semifinals. The final will be on May 22.

The event is offering Rp 25 million (US$2,941) in cash prizes.

Andi Zamzami of Difamata Citra Selaras, the tournament organizer, said on Tuesday that given the sport's fledgling development in the country, the competition aims to promote futsal among young people. --JP