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Organizers aim for better synergy, preparations ahead of 2018 Asian Games
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Synergy hub: Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) director-general Husain Al-Musallam (right) delivers a speech before officiating the use of the OCA's new representatives office in Jakarta on Dec. 13. The OCA expects the new office would facilitate closer cooperation with its local partner during preparations for the 2018 Asian Games, which will be held in Jakarta and Palembang, South Sumatra. (JP/Dicky Christanto)
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he Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has officially kicked off the operation of its representative office in Jakarta to boost coordination between the continental association and the local organizer of the 2018 Asian Games.
Speaking to reporters during the inauguration of the office on Tuesday evening, OCA director general Husain Al-Musallam said the organization expected its new office in Jakarta would help facilitate better coordination with the Indonesian Asian Games Organizing Committee (INASGOC) during the preparations for the upcoming edition of the quadrennial sporting event, during which Indonesia will serve as the host.
Indonesian leading sports figure Rita Subowo, who also serves as an OCA vice president, has been appointed to lead the office as well as the liaison officer between OCA and INASGOC.
“Rita Subowo has been appointed to ensure good coordination among us,” Al-Musallam said.
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Rita, Indonesian Olympics Committee (KOI) former chairwoman, meanwhile, expected that OCA could provide proper assistance so that better preparations and strategies could be implemented.
The 2018 Asian Games will be held from Aug. 18 to Dec. 2 in multiple venues in Jakarta and Palembang in South Sumatra. (hwa)
