We have two alternative locations for the velodrome: Pulomas and Rawamangun."Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Jakarta government has been appointed to host the upcoming 2018 Asian Games and to build two sporting venues: an equestrian arena and a velodrome.
The construction of both arenas will be completed in time, and the groundbreaking for both venues will be held on Jakartas 489th anniversary, according to Jakarta Deputy Governor Djarot Saiful Hidayat.
"The groundbreaking ceremony for the velodrome, equestrian arena, and LRT will be held simultaneously to coincide with Jakartas anniversary that falls on June 22. We have two alternative locations for the velodrome: Pulomas and Rawamangun," Djarot stated in Jakarta on Thursday.
The governor noted that both arenas will serve as the venues for Asias best athletes to compete, due to which the construction process will focus on building stadiums of international standard.
"Once again, we will maintain international standards while building these venues, so that we can fulfill all requirements to acquire an international certificate," he remarked.
Djarot affirmed that the construction of both venues will be completed by the time the Asian Games begin. He further explained that the construction work on the equestrian arena will be completed ahead of the velodrome.
"We are intentionally targeting to complete the work on the equestrian arena first as the horses will arrive ahead of time. Since the games begin in August 2018, we will then have to complete it by February 2018," he concluded.
(Reported by Susylo Asmalyah/Uu.KR-ARC/INE/KR-BSR/A014)
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