The Tourism and
Creative Economic Ministry is planning to organize the Jakarta Marathon 2013 on
Oct. 27, which, it is claimed, will be the largest athletic and tourist event
in Asia. "The Jakarta Marathon will attract many visitors as it will be
supported by the tourism industry in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta,"
Deputy Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sapta Nirwandar said at the
Jakarta Marathon launch event on Monday, as quoted by Antara news agency. Nirwandar
said the Jakarta Marathon 2013, with support from the Jakarta administration
and Youth and Sports Ministry, is expected to attract runners from at least 40
countries. "I believe that the Jakarta Marathon in 2013 can be compared to
the ones in Chicago [US] and Paris [France]," he said. The Jakarta
Marathon 2013 would be held in conjunction with Jakarta's 486th anniversary and
the event would help to highlight the beauty of Indonesia, said Nirwandar. "Currently,
Jakarta is famous only for its floods. But through the Jakarta Marathon, we can
help it become a world-class tourist destination," he said. According to
Nirwandar, sports and culture were an effective combination in promoting a
country's tourist destinations; hence, with the Jakarta Marathon, Indonesia
could promote its sporting culture as well as increase its tourism potential. Jakarta
Governor Joko "Jokowi" Widodo welcomed the announcement of a Jakarta
marathon, which will be organized as an annual event. According to Jokowi, the
Jakarta Marathon's route will pass through famous tourist sites in the city,
including the National Monument (Monas), the Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta
Cathedral, the Old Town area, Hotel Indonesia Boulevard, the Pemuda (Youth)
Monument, the Dirgantara (Sky) Monument and the Bung Karno Stadium. The Jakarta
Marathon 2013 will be divided into four categories for participation by
professional and fun runners, namely the full 42 kilometer marathon, a half
marathon of 10km, a 5km run, and a children's sprint. "All of these will
be combined with a cultural festival and street carnival," said Jokowi.
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QUESTION :
1.
Sports what is planned in Indonesia?
a.
Marathon
b.
Badminton
c.
Football
Jawaban: A
2.
Whom the governor jakarta?
a.
Susilo bambang yudhoyono
b.
Jokowidodo
c.
Megawati
Jawaban: B
3.
What is the category jakarta marathon?
a.
20
b.
10
c.
4
Jawaban: C
