I came since I was inspired by the success of Formula E. I sought tips from the governor, so that the event can be successfulJakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Sport Climbing Federation (FPTI) Chairperson Yenny Wahid met with Governor of Jakarta Anies Baswedan to get tips to make the IFSC Climbing World Cup, scheduled here on September 24-26, 2022, a success.
"I came since I was inspired by the success of Formula E. I sought tips from the governor, so that the event can be successful," she remarked.
One of the tips provided by Baswedan is hard work, so that the climbing world cup event can be successful, she noted.
Moreover, Jakarta has the best international-scale sport climbing facilities located in Cakung, East Jakarta. The facilities are not just used by athletes from Jakarta but also national sport climbing athletes.
The central government is currently constructing a permanent wall at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) sport complex, so it is not yet ready to be used.
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As a result, a knockdown board that can be disassembled will be utilized in its place, Wahid explained.
The sport climbing board will be flown in from France and will be reassembled here for the world cup.
A music festival will also be held in GBK on the same date as the IFSC Climbing World Cup, she remarked.
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Meanwhile, Baswedan expects that Jakarta, which becomes the host for the climbing championship for the first time, can draw the people's interest in the sport.
"Interest in the sport is expected to increase, and hopefully, potential athletes will emerge," he remarked.
Some 200 athletes from 17 countries will participate in the 2022 IFSC Climbing World Cup, and Jakarta serves as the host for the first time.
Some 42 Indonesian athletes are competing in the championship held in the business area Lot 16, SCBD, South Jakarta.
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