As part of Jakarta’s 480th anniversary celebrations, the city chapter of the Indonesian Swimming Association (PRSI) will host an international junior water polo championship at Senayan Swimming Stadium in Central Jakarta from June 27-30.

“This is the second championship. Teams from Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia will take part in the event,” organizing committee chairman Heru Purwanto said Wednesday.

Heru expects competition at the event to be tight, particularly with the presence of Singapore, led by well-known coach Oberman Paul Dean.

At last year’s inaugural event, Indonesia beat Singapore in the final of the men’s division. In the women’s division, Indonesia finished third behind Singapore and Hong Kong.

“Hopefully, this annual event can involve more countries so that it can be recognized and put on the official calendar by the Asian Amateur Swimming Federation,” said the chairman of the Jakarta chapter of the PRSI, Harlin Raharjo.

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