Subowo appointed new Perpani chairman
Subowo appointed new Perpani chairman
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
After weeks of uncertainty, the Indonesian Archery Association
(Perpani) has confirmed that former banker Atmosardjono Subowo is
its new chairman for the 2003-2007 term.
The confirmation of Subowo's appointment was announced by
chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI) Agum Gumelar here
on Thursday.
Perpani had turned to Agum for help following a deadlock
during its congress on March 20, which resulted in a fallout
between former KONI official IGK Manila and the outgoing Perpani
chairman Hayono Isman.
"After consultation with the archery authorities, we have
decided that Pak Subowo should be the right person for the post.
He has pledged his commitment to the sport," Agum told reporters.
Subowo, 67, who was not present during the announcement, was a
former director of a private bank. He is currently one of the
patrons of the bankers' association Perbanas.
He is also a former official of the Indonesian Swimming
Association (PRSI).
Agum said Subowo, the husband of KONI deputy chairwoman Rita
Subowo, had been picked from a two-person shortlist. But he
refused to name the other. Instead, Agum said: "it was either Pak
Hendri (Pribadi), Hayono, Manila or Arifin (Panigoro)."
Arifin Panigoro, a businessman and a legislator for the
Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), Manila
and Minister of Trade and Industry Rini Soewandi were considered
as possible candidates for the Perpani chairmanship in the lead-
up to last month's congress.
Arifin and Rini reportedly withdrew themselves from
consideration during the congress, leaving Manila as the only
other. However, it seemed that the floor, led by Hayono, blocked
him and prompted a stalemate.
"They (Arifin, Rini, Manila, Hayono) are not in the new board
but they have promised to help Perpani develop national archery,"
Agum said.
Archery in Indonesia, is famous for its sensational
performance at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, where an Indonesian
female team won a silver for the country, the first medal
obtained in the Olympics.