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PRESIDENT Joko Widodo (Jokowi) officially opened the 21st National Sports Week (PON) in Aceh – North Sumatra (Sumut) at the Harapan Bangsa Stadium, Banda Aceh, on Monday (9/9).
Jokowi expressed his gratitude to all levels of the Aceh and North Sumatra Regional Governments for organizing the XXI PON. Because, starting the event, Indonesian athletes will be born who are expected to be able to excel in the world arena.
“This PON is an event to produce more of the nation’s best athletes, produce more world record breakers, produce more gold medal candidates at the Asian Games, Sea Games, and even at the Olympics,” said Jokowi in his remarks, quoting a live broadcast from the Presidential Secretariat’s YouTube channel, Monday (9/9).
Jokowi also invited, this PON is used as an event to further unite the nation. Therefore, he appealed to all athletes to be able to participate in the match by always respecting sportsmanship.
“I strongly urge you to uphold sportsmanship and fair play. Let us all celebrate this National Sports Week with a spirit of togetherness, with a spirit of sportsmanship and joy to carve out achievements that make the country proud,” said Jokowi.
Meanwhile, Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Dito Ariotedjo said that PON XXI was the first to be held in two regions. This created challenges in its implementation.
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For PON XXI Aceh-North Sumatra, Dito continued, it carries ‘Let’s Exercise: United We Are Champions’. The theme was also embedded to commemorate the 41st National Sports Day (Haornas).
“This is intended, through the momentum of Haornas and PON XXI, our society will be more fond of sports, thereby improving fitness. In addition, PON is expected to be used as a tool to unite the nation and a means of improving national sports,” said Dito.
“The big goal of this is to realize a healthy and successful Indonesia at world level,” he added.
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At the opening ceremony of PON XXI Aceh-Sumut, the Bali Province Contingent started the athlete parade. There were 20 representatives from Bali Province who were the first to parade according to the alphabetical order of the provinces.
The athlete parade ended with the host athletes from Aceh, each province represented by 20 athletes. Next, the rock climbing athlete who won the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal, Veddriq Leonardo, read the athlete’s pledge. Meanwhile, the referee’s pledge was read by K. S. Henry Indrayani Oka from the shooting sport.
Please note, PON XXI will be held on September 9-20, 2024. The 2024 PON competition series has been rolling since August 28. This year’s PON will compete in 65 sports involving almost 13,000 athletes. (Ndf/M-4)
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PON XXI Aceh-North Sumatra: A Milestone in Indonesian Sports History
The 21st National Sports Week (PON) in Aceh-North Sumatra, officially opened by President Joko Widodo on September 9, 2024, marks a significant milestone in Indonesian sports history [[1]]. This prestigious event is a multi-sport competition held every four years in Indonesia, aiming to promote unity, sportsmanship, and national pride [[3]].
A Historic Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony at the Harapan Bangsa Stadium in Banda Aceh was a grand spectacle, with President Joko Widodo delivering an inspiring speech. He emphasized the importance of this event in producing world-class athletes, breaking world records, and securing gold medals at the Asian Games, Sea Games, and Olympics [[1]]. The President also stressed the need for sportsmanship and fair play, appealing to all athletes to participate with respect and unity.
A Unifying Force for the Nation
Minister of Youth and Sports, Dito Ariotedjo, highlighted the significance of PON XXI being the first to be held in two regions, Aceh and North Sumatra, posing challenges in its implementation [[1]]. The theme ”Let’s Exercise: United We Are Champions” was chosen to commemorate the 41st National Sports Day (Haornas) and to promote a society that values sports and fitness [[1]]. PON XXI is expected to unite the nation and improve national sports, ultimately leading to a healthy and successful Indonesia at the world level.
A Showcase of Sports Excellence
Eight sports will be featured as exhibitions at PON XXI, including ice skating, padel, and others [[2]]. This opens up opportunities for new and exciting sports to be showcased, further enriching Indonesia’s sports landscape. The event will also provide a platform for Indonesian athletes to demonstrate their skills and compete against their peers from across the country.
A Celebration of Sportsmanship and Unity
As the PON XXI Aceh-North Sumatra continues, athletes, officials, and spectators alike will come together to celebrate sportsmanship, unity, and national pride. The event is expected to be a grand success, with the Bali Province Contingent leading the athlete parade at the opening ceremony [[1]].
PON XXI Aceh-North Sumatra is an event of great significance, not only for Indonesian sports but also for promoting unity, sportsmanship, and national pride. As the country comes together to celebrate this momentous occasion, we can expect to see exciting competitions, inspiring performances, and a renewed sense of national unity.
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PON XXI Aceh-North Sumatra: A Milestone in Indonesian Sports History
The 21st National Sports Week (PON) in Aceh-North Sumatra, officially opened by President Joko Widodo on September 9, 2024, marks a significant milestone in Indonesian sports history [[1]]. This prestigious event is a multi-sport competition held every four years in Indonesia, aiming to promote unity, sportsmanship, and national pride [[3]].
A Historic Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony at the Harapan Bangsa Stadium in Banda Aceh was a grand spectacle, with President Joko Widodo delivering an inspiring speech. He emphasized the importance of this event in producing world-class athletes, breaking world records, and securing gold medals at the Asian Games, Sea Games, and Olympics [[1]]. The President also stressed the need for sportsmanship
