"Yesterday, I met Mr. Thohir (SOEs Minister Erick Thohir) and Mr. Hary Tanoe (media tycoon Hary Tanoesoedibjo)," Raka, who is also the mayor of Solo, informed on Friday.
During the meeting, he confirmed that SOEs, namely state airport operator PT Angkasa Pura, state electricity firm PLN, and state-owned telecommunication provider Telkom, are ready to sponsor the games.
"Next Monday, there will be a meeting again, but it is confirmed that (the SOEs) are definitely ready to help," he said.
An agreement has also been reached with Tanoesoedibjo regarding broadcasting rights, Raka informed. He said that if sponsorships are still lacking, the committee will search for more sponsors.
"Our budget for the ASEAN Para Games is minimal, only Rp375 billion. Later, (if the budget is not enough) sponsors will be sought, (as) there will be private companies and state-owned enterprises," he added.
Earlier, together with the relevant ministries, a number of preparations for the ASEAN Para Games 2022 were made by the Solo (Surakarta) city government, which will host the games.
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry is also ensuring the readiness of health services for the athletes.
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Director of Productive Age and Elderly Health at the ministry Kartini Rustandi revealed that the preparations have covered health services, environmental health, food hygiene, and food safety.
For health facilities, Rustandi said some hospitals and health centers have been prepared in the Greater Solo area.
"Including health facilities in Semarang, because there will one activity (held) in Semarang. There will be health workers at each match location," she said.
The prepared hospitals will cater to the needs of the athletes, including anticipation of injuries. "There will also be neurologists," she added.
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Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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