Surabaya, E. Java (Antaranews jatim) - Indonesia's Youth and Sports Minister Imam Nahrawi reiterated that all venues and infrastructure for the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang would be ready in June.
"The development progress has reached 96 percent, and Insya Allah (God willing) it could be completed (in June) for both venue and its infrastructure," Imam said here on Sunday.
The development progress, he said, has run on the track and all participants and athletes have prepared for the international sport event.
"We ask for public blessing for Asian Games to run successfully. We ask for the blessing of all activists, religious leaders, because this is about our dignity," he added.
On Indonesian athletes' readiness to compete in the event, Imam said, they have passed trainings and trials. The minister claimed that all sport event are considered as leading events. "Indonesia is the host, and all capability must be mustered up for the Asian Games. We are optimistic on this."
The 18th Asian Games will be held in Jakarta and Palembang from August 18 to September 2.
The minister has expressed hope for Indonesian contingent to improve their performance. During the 17th Asian Games in South Korea in 2014, Indonesia was ranked 17 in the medal table. (*)
