Shuttlers from seven countries to take part in Surabaya Mayor`s Cup

Surabaya, E Java (ANTARA News) - Shuttlers from seven countries look set to take part in the international Indocock Surabaya Mayor`s Cup to be held here on April 29-May 3.

The seven countries which had registered with the event`s organizing committee were Malaysia, Singapore, India, Britain, the Philippines, China, and Indonesia, secretary of the event`s organizing committee Irwan Setiadi said on Wednesday.

Previously, he said, the event was only participated in by shuttlers from four countries.

He added the drawing would be held on Friday and a technical meeting one day before the event started.

Spokesman of the event Hari Tjahjono meanwhile said the Surabaya mayor would hold a welcome dinner in honor of the annual event`s participants.

All foreign shuttlers would be taken to the City Hall by specialy-designed pedicab, he added.
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