A worker walks during renovation of the Bung Karno stadium ahead for 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 17, 2017. REUTERS/Beawiharta
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia hopes to complete preparations to host the 2018 Asian Games by the end of this year, Vice President Jusuf Kalla said, shrugging off concerns over a corruption probe and construction delays.
Indonesia faces "huge" challenges in organising the multi-sport event, particularly coordination of government agencies, the Olympic Council of Asia said last month, media reported.
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