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Indonesia’s Readiness in hosting the 2018 Asian Games Games received praises from two participating countries, namely the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Japan. Delegates from each National Olympic Committee-NOC arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday (22/5). During the checking for the preparation of the Asian Games they were accompanied by representatives of the Asian Games 2018 Organizing Committee-Inasgoc. The Saudi NOC delegation came with a group of 10 people, while Japan six. Although both NOCs came in small groups, they asked many things, especially regarding the readiness of athletes' accommodation, arena and transportation. Secretary General of Inasgoc, Eris Heryanto said on Tuesday (22/5) that both NOCs were satisfied with the readiness of Indonesia to hold the Asian Games 2018 August. He stated, overall, they expressed satisfaction, also gave some inputs. Saudi delegation leader Prince Fahad bin Jalawi Al-Saud was pleased with Indonesia's preparations. He in particular brought representatives from the board of some of the country's flagship sports who will compete in the Asian Games. The branches of the sport are Karate, shooting, bike racing, handball and Taekwondo. Prince Fahad said the concern of the Saudi NOC focuses on the readiness of athletes' kampong and a number of arenas, especially those that will be the battleground of Saudi Arabia's flagship sports branch. Meanwhile, the Japanese delegation, majority of whom represented by the sports department of the Japan Olimpic Committee-JOC, also expressed its readiness. During this visit, they also focused on ensuring the completion of all arena. According to the representative of the Japanese delegation, Kenji Kasahara, the number of new sports competed in the 2018 Asian Games is the main attention of the country. Like roller sports, climbing and baseball / softball, because these sports are also competed in the 2020 Olympics which will be held in the Capital of Japan, Tokyo. The Indonesian Asian Games 2018 Organizing Committee-Inasgoc-INASGOC Chairman Erick Thohir has confirmed, with only 86 days remaining, all preparations must be action oriented. According to Erick, with less than three months' time, any idea which is still ​​a discourse will only a waste of time. Erick also asserted, meetings with all departments related to the preparation of the Asian Games are always held. They are conducted every day to discuss what will be done in the next day. Management must be professional, transparent and have a vision and mission.