"There must be a need to help and support one another among the bearers of Jakarta's coat of arms," he said while flagging off the Jakarta contingent at the Ragunan Sports Center's Plaza Amphiteater here on Friday.
The Jakarta contingent should also set a target and strive to achieve it, he said while urging the participating athletes to work hard and make Jakarta proud.
The National Paralympic Committee-Jakarta Office is aiming for 10 gold medals at the multi-sport event. However, Governor Baswedan said he hopes that the Jakarta contingent will be in the top five in the medal tally.
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Jakarta's contingent for the Papua para games comprises 97 athletes, 48 coaches/athletes, 4 special needs attendants, and 41 support staff.
Papua has lately attracted the media spotlight as the host of this year's PON National Games and National Para Games (Peparnas).
The PON took place in Jayapura city and the districts of Jayapura, Mimika, and Merauke from October 2 to October 15 this year, while Peparnas will be held from November 2 to November 15.
At least 6,400 athletes and 3,500 officials from 34 provinces across Indonesia participated in Papua's PON National Games, which featured 37 events.
Meanwhile, 1,935 athletes and 740 officials will take part in the National Para Games in Jayapura city and Jayapura district. The games will feature 12 events.
In PON, the Jakarta contingent secured the second position in the medal tally with 110 gold medals, 105 silver medals, and 116 bronze medals while West Java became the champion after winning 133 gold medals, 105 silver medals, and 115 bronze medals.
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Editor: Suharto
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