Permenpora No. 14 Of 2024 Strictly Criticized, Assessed Of Violating The Olympic Charter

Jakarta Issuance of Regulation of the Minister of Youth and Sports (Permenpora) No. 14 of 2024 sparked controversy and concerns from various national sports organizations. The regulation, which was signed by Menpora Ariot Bio Nandito Aritedjo on 18 October 2024, was considered contrary to the principles regulated in the Olympic Charter (Olympic Charter).

The chairman of Indonesia Peduli Olahraga (IPO), Erwiyantoro, expressed sharp criticism of the regulation. According to him, the Permenpora violates the principle of independence of national sports organizations, which is one of the main points in the Olympic Charter.

One of the points in the spotlight is Article 10 paragraph 2 of Permenpora No. 14 of 2024, which states that the Congress or Deliberation of sports organizations can only be carried out after obtaining a recommendation from the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora). In addition, the rules for the term of office of sports organization administrators which are limited to a maximum of two terms in Article 18 paragraph 1 are also considered as a form of intervention that has the potential to violate autonomy principles.

"How will the Minister of Youth and Sports apply this rule to big figures such as Prabowo Subianto, Chairman of PB IPSI, who now also serves as President of the Republic of Indonesia, or Rosan Soeslani, Chairman of PB PABSI, who is also Minister of BKPM? Both have served for more than two terms," said Erwiyantoro.

This Permenpora is also considered contrary to Article 27 Paragraph 6 of the Olympic Charter which emphasizes that sports organizations must be free from political or government interference. Erwiyantoro also reminded that sanctions from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) could be a serious consequence if government intervention in sports management continues.

"We don't want a dark incident like when the 2020 Thomas Cup was repeated, where the Red and White flag could not fly due to sanctions from WADA. This is a strong warning to the Menpora," he added.

Potential Conflict With Stakeholders

According to the IPO, the issuance of this Permenpora also shows inconsistency in the policies regulated in it. For example, article 21 paragraph 2 which gives the authority to the Minister of Youth and Sports to recommend the cancellation of approval for changes in management. On the other hand, article 26 paragraph 3 stipulates that internal organizational disputes must be resolved through reconciliation, mediation, or arbitration through the Indonesian Sports Arbitration Agency (BAKI).

"This creates legal ambiguity. The government should facilitate, not become the dominant party in resolving disputes between sports organizations," Erwiyantoro explained.

He also highlighted that so far the sports community, which consists of various sports (sports), has been committed to complying with the rules issued by the government. However, this new regulation is considered counter-productive because it does not involve stakeholders since the beginning of the formation process.

Kemenpora's Response

Until this news was published, the Ministry of Youth and Sports had not yet provided an official response regarding the criticism and concerns raised by the IPO and sports activists. Efforts to contact the Ministry of Youth and Sports have not yielded results.

Meanwhile, various parties urged the Ministry of Youth and Sports to immediately provide clarification and open dialogue with sports stakeholders to avoid further potential conflicts, both at the national and international levels.

If this regulation remains enforced, it is feared that there will be friction between the government and national sports organizations, which could have an impact on Indonesia's achievements and reputation in the international arena. "Adios sport," Erwiyantoro concluded in a caring tone.

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