Monday, October 3, 2011

SEA Games Organizing Committee Confident Can Smoke Problem solved

Posted by Tandri75 at 8:21 PM
http://www.tempointeraktif.com/hg/olahraga_lain/2011/09/17/brk,20110917-356780,id.html

Forest fires in Berbak National Park, Jambi. REUTERS / Andreas Sarwono

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta - XXVI SEA Games Organizing Committee (INASOC) The area of ​​South Sumatra to ensure the implementation of the SEA Games in November undisturbed forest fire smog. Chairman of the South Sumatra INASOC Muddai Madang authorities have declared a precautionary measure.

"The issue of forest fires, local governments will prepare the artificial rain. Also in November already entered the rainy season, "said he, Saturday, September 17, 2011. Forest fires could create smog in the city of Palembang, South Sumatra, last week. NOAA 18 satellite Singapore noted there are 179 hotspots in South Sumatra. This is the highest number in Sumatra.

As a result, workers in the construction of Sports Complex arena Jakabaring pekatnya complained of smoke mixed with fog morning dew. This condition is feared to disrupt the implementation of the SEA Games XXVI, held from 11 November.

Muddai confirms smog will not interfere with the game because most games will take place at the indoor stadium. "Exercise in the open arena, such as cycling, paragliding, and horseback riding, held in Jakarta. Here more done in a closed stadium. Thus, relatively safer, "he said.

Palembang will host 21 sports that are largely held in a closed arena, such as volleyball, shooting, gymnastics, and weightlifting. Yet some sports arenas such as swimming, aquatic, and tennis have the roof open.

Until now INASOC South Sumatra still have to complete the task of building the arena. Recorded six stadiums are still under construction and expected to be completed by the end of this month like a climbing wall, softball and baseball, roller skates, petanque, swimming, and athletics.

According Muddai, who also serves as Chairman of the Sports Committee of South Sumatra, is expected to shoot new stadium development will be completed in mid-October. "We therefore involves military and police assistance to complete the construction of venues," he said.

Actually the whole arena was built in Palembang planned to be completed in July. However, technical and financial constraints become a bottleneck. Arena shot, for example, there is an error on blue print. "It was delayed because of many problems. However, we remain optimistic to be completed before the SEA Games, "he said.

In addition to completing the construction of the arena game, INASOC menggeber Palembang will also prepare the organization. Disbursement of funds amounting to Rp 62.9 billion of government can be directly used to finance the volunteer, health, security, protocol, marketing, and promotion.

Funds are delivered through the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Minister of Youth and Sports Andi Mallarangeng ensure that financing issues and energy workers' accommodation can be resolved. "Now there is certainty for the payment of volunteers and workers who reached 6,000 people," said Muddai.

INASOC Palembang will also start to finish hotel reservations and transportation. Special hotel, Muddai ensure the number of lodgings that are available will be sufficient for athletes and officials from 11 countries. "But we can not guarantee accommodation for the supporters," he said.

Meanwhile, in terms of transportation, Palembang predicted will not experience problems such as congestion in Jakarta. Athletes who stay at Wisma athletes can walk to the venue. Furthest hotel is only 30 minutes to Jakabaring. "We prepare 300 to 400 fleet. Consisting of some 100 buses, the rest of the fleet of small, "she said.
 

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