"Executives of all sports branches must prepare their athletes based on their programs to ensure their readiness to face the SEA Games," Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Andi Mallarangeng said after attending a SEA Games 2011 roll call at the Bung Karno Sports Stadium here on Monday.
He said Indonesia must really be ready to show its best performance in Southeast Asia`s biggest sports event. Indonesia will host the event in Palembang and Jakarta on November 11 - 22, 2011.
The minister said as the event`s date was drawing closer by the day, all sports branch executives should start to make arrangements and schedules for their programs such as training and try-outs overseas.
"We will continue to encourage all parties involved in the big events. We want to ensure that all athletes and team officials are ready for the SEA Games," he said.
The SEA Games will consist of competitions in 22 sports branches.
(Uu.A014/HAJM)
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