South Sumatra province re-designated as the host for international events . In September, South Sumatra, was re-appointed by the central government to host olaharaga Student Week ( POM ) ASEAN or ASEAN University Games to 17 . Governor of South Sumatra , H Alex Noerdin said , during 2012-2013 , a total of 12 sporting events both nationally and internationally has been held in South Sumatra . In the past two years the event was held five times the world level , five Asian and two times the rate in Asia Pacific region .
The events include the World Championship Super Seriees II , Sepak Takraw , Beach Volley Championship Asia - Pacific , South East Asia Toernamen 36th age Gorup Swimming Championship , World Badminton Championship Indonesia Open Grand Prix Gold , The South Sumatra Governor Cup Aerobic Gymnastics , Golf Pro Musi Championship , Water Ski & Wakeboard World cup , and South Sumatra Premium ASTC / ITU Triatlhon .
" For Students olaharaga Week ( POM ) ASEAN or ASEAN University Games 17th September next , we re-designated as the host . The number of athletes and officials reached 12 thousand people . So we should use this moment to promote South Sumatra , " he said in the governor 's office , yesterday .
According to him , South Sumatra re-designated as the host for international events as assessed successfully held several international sporting events . " International event held in South Sumatra is not only supported by the State and private universities in South Sumatra , but also the community . So that could be a success , " he said .
Furthermore, Alex said , after the implementation of the SEA Games , South Sumatra always ogled as a multi-sport venue for the event and the last is the Islamic Solidarity Games ( ISG ) 2013.
" So Jakabarign development, especially in the area of Sport City ( JSC ) is still utilized for the betterment of the sport . We are committed to the implementation of the Asean POM 17 is better than Laos , " he concluded .
