Garuda Indonesia and the 26th Indonesia SEA Games Organizing Committee/INASOC signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Monday, 14 March 2011 as a sign of endorsment towards Indonesia as host of the 26th SEA Games 2011. The agreement appoints Garuda Indonesia as the SEA Games XXVI official airline.

The cooperation covers several aspects, among others transportation support, joint campaign to increase public awareness of the SEA Games XXVI, as well as "branding" building and other communications programs.

Commenting on the event, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Andi Malarangeng applauded Garuda Indonesia's initiative and also expressed his hope that other state-owned companies will do likewise to ensure this year's Games will be a success.

Source: Tourism Indonesia

JAKARTA (28 April 2011) – Current Persija Jakarta coach Rahmad Darmawan has been appointed to lead the Indonesia national Under-23 side for the SEA Games which they will be hosting in November this year.

"Rachmad has already been chosen to lead the U23 for the SEA Games squad and his name has already been registered for the Indonesia Gold Programme (Prima)," said Imam Arif, the head of the National Team Committee.

Rachmad, who had expressed his agreement to the appointment, had previously coached Persipura to the PSSI First Division title and also Sriwijaya FC to the Indonesia Super League (ISL) crown.

 The Prima managers had stipulated that 40 players be allowed to be registered from the ISL and also the runaway Indonesia Prime League (LPI) before being reduced to 30.

"The 40 names are already with Rachmad," added Imam.

INDONESIA, host of the 26th Sea Games, has chosen the Komodo dragon as mascot for the Games, which will be held in Jakarta and Palembang on Nov 11-25. The Indonesia Sea Games Organising Committee (Inasoc), was qouted by the Jakarta Post ...