Indonesia, July 11 -- The Indonesian government is committed to supporting the development of sports facilities to strengthen sports tourism in the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Taufik Hidayat said.

"The government supports the development of sports facilities not only to improve athletic performance but also to develop the sports industry, which contributes to the local economy," Hidayat said while inaugurating a new padel facility at The Mandalika on Saturday.

He said Mandalika has gained international recognition as a tourism destination, and the addition of the padel facility is expected to further strengthen sports tourism in the area.

Hidayat expressed hop...