2nd Indonesia Open Tenpin Bowling Championship

It has been confirmed that the 2nd Indonesia Open will run as scheduled, through to October 8, and that preparations are continuously underway to welcome everyone to Jakarta at the designated time, despite the recent bombing of the Australian Embassy.

Many security measures  have been taken to maximize the safety of all participants of the 2nd Indonesia Open so as to allow all them to fully concentrate and enjoy this tournament. The bowling center (Jaya Ancol Bowling) and the official Hotel (Raddin Hotel) are located inside a secure gated compound, quite a distance from the main road and well away from the business area of Jakarta, the targets of previous bombings.

As standard procedure, all vehicles, baggage and persons will be thoroughly checked on entering the compound and badges will be issued to all participants and officials.

The above measures should help alleviate any concerns over the running of the Indonesia Open, 2004. The organizing committee and the Indonesian Bowling Congress will strive to do their utmost to anticipate any foreseeable contingencies to ensure safety. This tournament has the full support of the Indonesia Sports Olympic Committee and is very much anticipated in Indonesia. As such, extra efforts are being made to ensure the safe and smooth running of the tournament.

The substantial prize of 50,000 Rupiah (approx.US $5,450) awaits the Men's Open division champion on Friday evening and 25,000 for the Ladies' Open champ.

Saturday and Sunday will see the fifth leg of the Asian Bowling Federation Tour (ABF) in which the leading Asian players will compete for the Indonesia leg title and the chance for a place in the Champion of Champions event, which will be staged in Jakarta in January, 2005.

Defending champions are Tim Mack of the United States and Kirsten Penny of England.
 

For further information, contact Keith Hale: keithhale679@aol.com