9/2021 on the establishment of the Indonesia Bid Committee for the Olympic Games (INABCOG), a sign of its seriousness about becoming the first Olympics host from Southeast Asia. Knowing full well that opportunities to promote Indonesia’s 2032 bid are shrinking, Okto said his team would be using other means to raise awareness among contenders. When asked about the risk of possibly facing something similar to the Covid-19 outbreak for its 2032 bid, Okto said he was already looking into contingency plans. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo announced Indonesia’s intention to host the 2032 Olympics on the margins of its successful hosting of the 2018 Asian Games. The Indonesia NOC is currently deciding names to be included in the INABCOG task force who could help strengthen the country’s 2032 bid.

Source: The Star May 21, 2021 04:07 UTC