Mimika Police Chief Guarantees The Safety Of Papuan PON Athletes In Mimika

Athletes and noble officials come to Timika to take part in the 12 sports that will be competed (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Mimika Police Chief, AKBP IGG Era Adhinata, guarantees that the Papua PON in Mimika will take place safely, including when athletes arrive in Timika.

Athletes and officials began arriving to Timika, including 18 rock climbing athletes from Jambi, eight West Kalimantan athletes, 16 from Bali, 15 from DKI Jakarta, and 12 judo and rock climbing athletes from Aceh.

The police ensured that during the PON it would be strictly guarded so that the event ran smoothly.

"I ensure that the implementation of PON XX in Timika will run safely, orderly and smoothly and all personnel are deployed to secure it from various security disturbances", said Era.

Era stated that strict security was given to provide security and ensure that there were no significant disturbances to the Papua PON.

"As the host, we strive to provide a sense of security to athletes and officials during the XX PON in Timika", said Era.

Twelve sports will be competed in Timika. the twelve are aeromodelling, kite flying, skydiving, athletics, 5x5 basketball, 3x3 basketball, rock climbing, billiards, handball, futsal, judo and tarung drajat (Sundanese martial arts).