TI chief Suharto set for new term

TI chief Suharto set for new term

SEMARANG, Central Java: The Indonesian Tae kwon do Association
(TI)'s Central Java chapter has thrown its support behind the
reelection of chairman Suharto, citing his capability in
accommodating various nationwide interests.

Suharto, a Marine lieutenant general, will conclude his term
at the association's congress, to be held in the South Sumatra
capital of Palembang this weekend.

TI Central Java chapter head Yahya Patu said that Suharto is
expected to reform the sport's association and stop the use of
foreign coaches.

"Domestic coaches will be able to understand our athletes
better than foreign trainers," Yahya said on Saturday.

Responding to his nomination, Suharto, who was in Semarang to
install new executives of the provincial tae kwon do body, said
he was ready to run for a second term. -- JP