East Java Governor Khofifah Releases Hundreds Of Athletes Competing At PON Papua

SURABAYA - A total of 543 East Java athletes were released by Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa to compete in the XX Papua National Sports Week (PON). Hundreds of athletes from 47 sports (sports) will compete.

"I believe that the athletes are able to make East Java proud in this national sporting event. Congratulations on competing, fighting, hopefully achieving the highest achievements, and they are in good health," said Khofifah, at the Grahadi State Building, Surabaya, Thursday, September 9.

Meanwhile, KONI Chair Erlangga Satriagung explained that the contingent had been training at the Puslatda for 4 years, since August 2017. Erlangga ensured that all athletes were ready to compete.

"Final preparations have been made, it's just a matter of leaving," said Erlangga.

Erlangga said his party participated in 47 sports. However, there are 9 that are not followed. Later, the athletes will depart gradually starting September 12.

"The East Java contingent will depart in stages on September 12. On September 10, some of the task force will leave for Papua. Then the competition will start on September 23, 2021, which will last until October 15," he said.