Imam Nahrawi Expects Tafisa Games 2016 to Become the Awakening of Indonesian Sports

Jakarta, InfoPublik – Youth and Sports Minister Imam Nahrawi stated that Indonesia being the host of Tafisa Games 2016 is a rare opportunity for the country since this good opportunity won’t always knock twice.

"Sports community from around the world will gather in Jakarta to participate in Tafisa Games 2016. To date, around 74 countries have confirmed their attendance at this event”, said Minister Imam Nahrawi in Gatra Talk: Tafisa 2016 event held at Century Hotel Jakarta, Tuesday (9/13).

Also present at the event was Deputy Raden Isnanta, Jakarta Deputy Governor Sylvana Murni, and Deputy 8 of Tafisa Games Sahrul.

"On behalf of the government, I’d like to extend my appreciation; Insha Allah President Jokowi will be present at the opening of Tafisa Games on October 8, 2016. We surely hope that we will not only be successful as organizers, but also give our guests good impression about the richness of Indonesian culture and tourism which eventually will encourage them to visit tourism destinations in this country in the future. We also hope that they will be returning to their homeland with happiness and a good memory about Indonesia,” he said.

"Tafisa Games can also be a momentum to announce the world that Indonesia is ready to become the host of event, whether regional or global event. I look forward for the committees and journalists to inform local and international community that Tafisa will be the awakening of Indonesian sport, the awakening of Indonesian sport achievement," he concluded. (Translator: Siti Chodijah)