Banda Aceh, Aceh, Jan. 29 -- Minister of Youth and Sports Zainudin Amali has expressed hope that the National Sports Weeks (PON) 2024 in Aceh and North Sumatra could benefit local people and the economy in Aceh.

"We hope people come to Aceh, not only because of the PON, but also for feeling at home and comfortable, and they will visit again and again," Amali said during the launching of the PON's mascot, logo, and tagline here on Saturday (January 28).

The repeated visits will certainly help push the province's economic growth, he added.

The minister said local authorities in the two provinces should make proper preparations to hold the national sport event and local people should become good hosts.

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