BABGOC (Bali) – Indonesia is entrusted to host the annual forum of the OCA (Olympic Council of Asia) in Bali, Indonesia. Ms. Rita Subowo, the President on the Indonesian National Olympic Committee, Vice President of the OCA as well as the Director General of BABGOC (Bali Asian Beach Games Organizing Committee), stated that hosting the event in Bali is an honour for all Indonsians. “We are proud to be able to host this prestigeous conference. It shows how much the OCA trusts Indonesians.”

Bearing the theme “Olympic Solidarity Regional Forum for Southeast Asia” the conference discussed international sports-related issues, such as how to prepare a multi-event championship and what sort of assistance can be provided to the development of sports in ASEAN countries, such as the holding of a continuous and extensive training and management program. Other topics include sports marketing, games and athlete’s preparation, games logistic preparation, accreditation service and press operations.

The forum involved 40 representatives of the ASEAN Countries Olympic Committee, representatives from the OCA, including the Director General, Mr. Husein Al-Musallam, representatives from the Olympic Solidarity and a team of surveyors. The world-class forum is part of the program being implemented by OCA and International Olympic Committee.

Additional activities include the exhibition of two sports that will be competed in ABG: Woodball at the Intercontinental Hotel and Paragliding at Timbis, Tanjung Benoa. (sl).

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