SEA Games Logo Launched

Indonesia’s readiness in hosting the 26th SEA Games was marked by launching the official logo of the event during a special ceremony kicking off the 300-day countdown to the Games at Tanah Airku theater in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jakarta, on Jan. 15 organized by the Indonesia SEA Games Organizing Committee (Inasoc).

The logo, featuring mythical bird Garuda which also the national symbol of the country, represents strength, while its wings glory and splendor.

The upper green strokes describe the nation’s islands, forests, and mountainous terrain, while the blue strokes mean the vast Nusantara ocean which unifies differences. The red strokes represent eternal flame of courage, zeal, and passion to give the best for the country.

Beside the logo, the organizers also launched slogan “Indonesia Ready” to show that the country is ready to host the Games held in Palembang and Jakarta, Nov. 11-22.

The launching was attended by ambassadors of the participating countries of the Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. South Sumatra Governor Alex Noerdin and representative of Jakarta Provincial Government also attended the ceremony.

Indonesian top athletes and former athletes who bring pride to the country also took part in the ceremony, such as shuttler Taufik Hidayat, cyclist Santia Tri Kusuma, and swimmers Richard Sambera and Elsa Manora Nasution.

Rita Subowo, President of the Indonesia National Sports Committee (KONI) said the 26th SEA Games, which will be the fourth SEA Games hosted by Indonesia, will be a great momentum to bring back the country’s good old days where Indonesia topped the medal count and won the overall title.

“It is the right time to clinch the victory,” Rita said.

State Minister of Youth and Sports, Andi Alifian Mallarangeng said the launching shows that Indonesia is ready to host the event well.

“We hope that the ceremony would invite Indonesian people to welcome the event and become a good host,” Andi said.

Inasoc Chairman Rachmat Gobel said succeeding the Games is not only the obligation of government, KONI, or organizers.

“It is the nation’s duty, too. We need your support,” he said.


South Sumatra Governor Alex Noerdin said South Sumatra is ready to play 22 of 43 sports to compete during the Games, including football matches which will be split in Palembang and Jakarta.

Just like Palembang, Jakarta also announced its readiness to play the other sports. The capital city has been renovating existing venues and building the rests of venues scheduled to be finished before October
source: http://www.seag2011.com

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