Young swimmers get their big day

JAKARTA (JP): Five hundred junior swimmers are expected to turn up for the 14th Governor Cup at the Jaya Ancol pool in North Jakarta from Aug. 14 to Aug. 16.

The Indonesian Swimming Association's Jakarta branch said yesterday that 17 clubs across the city had confirmed their participation in the annual event. The participants will split into four age groups -- under 10 years old, 11-12, 13-15 and over 15.

Organizers said they hoped to uncover new talent for the 2000 National Games in Surabaya. (yan)