TEMPO.CO, Palembang - Jakabaring Sport City, Palembang, is to host the Asia Paracanoe 2015, in November. "This Asia Paracanoe will be the first of its kind," said Ahmad Donya Hasan, Exco Asian Canoe Federation, on Thursday, July 30, 2015.
The competition will take place on November 1-8, 2015, hosting 30 Asian countries. Ahmad claimed that the venue is ready to welcome all participants, amid minor issues on finish towers. Ahmad has also asked the committee to provide more supporting facilities such as handle bars in the toilet and venue access.
Apart from the Asia Paracanoe, Asia Canoe Competition will also take place. The tournament will be essential for canoe teams, as it serves as a qualification for Brazil Olympics 2016.
"We are proud as this is the only Olympic qualification to be held in Indonesia," said Musni Wijaya.
PARLIZA HENDRAWAN