JAKARTA, October 1, 2011 - On this day, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Executive Committee of the 26th SEA Games, INASOC joint Chamber of Commerce agreed to cooperate in the technical implementation as stipulated in the MOU signing between INASOC signed by Rita Subowo as Chairman INASOC and Vice Chairman of the International Chamber of Promotion, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono.
In addition to preparing the exhibition Modo and Modi Expo, Chamber of Commerce (Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Indonesia continue to participate actively in support of the athletic meeting the biennial Southeast Asian countries (SEA Games) are planned to be held in Jakarta and Palembang on 11 to 22 November 2011.
The scope of the collective agreement, among others, assist in disseminating Sea Games XXVI with cultural performances at the torch relay and cooperate in the sale of merchandise.
According to the plan, and Kadin Kadin Indonesia Province will organize cultural evening in the towns through which the fire torch Torch Relay. These cities include:
Date City / Place
23-24 October 2011 Mrapen and Borobudur
5-26 October 2011 Semarang
27-28 October 2011 Kupang
29-30 October 2011 Jayapura
31 October-1 November 2011 Makassar
2-3 November 2011 Aberdeen
4-6 November 2011 Jakarta
7-11 November 2011 Palembang
Rita Subowo, as Chairman of the National Committee INASOC convey, "Torch Relay or relay is one of the ritual is usually done in any activities of a multi-sport event. Implementation of the torch relay will make echoes SEA Games to be larger in the ground water because it will be implemented in various cities. Implementation of the carnival will provide opportunities for all walks of life to feel the echoes of the SEA Games, especially in areas that are remote and difficult for them to reach out to Jakarta or Palembang. Community support continues to flow, both from the business community, social and of the various parties. With the support of Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and the Regional Chamber of Commerce, we are increasingly confident the implementation of this relay will run better. "
Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono, who is familiarly called Ibas said, INASOC and all elements of Indonesian society should unite to provide a positive image of Indonesia through the implementation of the SEA Games this time.
Cooperation with INASOC this, Ibas said, is the realization of one of the programs that have been carried by his side in the chamber. "We look at the SEA Games this is the right momentum. Not only the sports sector, the celebration of the SEA GAMES 2011 in Indonesia is an opportunity for us to develop other sectors such as industrial services, accommodations, restaurants, and entertainment. ".
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Field Sports Faith Arif said that it was undertaking a campaign to build enthusiasm for the sport.
Faith reveals, in fact sport in Indonesia has huge potential to become the industry as long as the sport is also popular in the community. If sports have become the industry, of course, the income can also be obtained by optimally through the organization of any event or tournament without having to rely on the state budget / budget, so that we can be independent from the financial side. "For example, the optimization of the real funds that can be obtained through television rights, sponsorships, and merchandising" said Faith.
In pursuit of this campaign, including cooperation with INASOC, said Iman, Chamber of Commerce is determined to play an active role to facilitate, pave the way through an active and effective communication among the stakeholders of national sports industry, so that sport can be accelerated industrialization process.
On the other hand, through the Chamber's participation in the celebration of the SEA Games this time is expected to trigger the growth of community interest in sports so that in turn will raise the ground water sports industry.
"We need the spirit of sport in the midst of society to promote the sport in Indonesia. With the growing interest in sports, the growth of supporting industries will also increase "said Ibas.
Ibas also added that the sport can grow the spirit of patriotism, nationalism, unyielding and tough. Where these values are relevant to the values that should be possessed by the spirit of Indonesian businessmen to improve the economy.
"Through this collaboration with INASOC, we support the implementation of the SEA Games in order to achieve successful implementation of tri SEA Games in 2011, the successful implementation, successful achievement, and economic success," said Ibas.
Gobel, Director General of INASOC convey, "The industrialized world should participate in the SEA Games sports event like this, because in many countries, sport has become a huge industry. Indonesia also have to be like that later. Insha Allah the implementation of the SEA Games will be smooth with support from various parties. "
