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Memories about the 1962 Asian Games

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Guntur Soekarnoputra
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The Gelora Bung Karno sports complex, which will be used as a venue for the 2018 Asian Games, is seen in Senayan, Jakarta, on Friday. The preparations for the Asian Games have required a large budget, not all of which could be met by the government. Attracting sponsors with appealing packages has been very important.

As a son of the first president of the Republic of Indonesia, Ir. Soekarno or Bung Karno, I feel very fortunate to be able to observe the preparatory process until the implementation and closing of the 4th Asian Games in 1962, which was carried out successfully in Jakarta.

At the time of preparation, Bung Karno as head of government instructed ministers and relevant officials to immediately build the largest sports complex in Asia, which contained all the necessary facilities. Not only for the 1962 Asian Games, but also to support sports activities, both at national and international levels, after the Asian Games were held. Bung Karno, in his instruction, ordered that in the complex, especially a stadium should be built to be the majestic and biggest in Asia, even in the world.

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