JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has ensured that an evaluation will be carried out on the implementation of the BTN Jakarta International Marathon (JAKIM) 2026 following the death of a participant in the half marathon category, Agus Putranadi.
Agus died while participating in the marathon held on Sunday, June 14. He collapsed while trying to complete the 21 kilometer distance. The medical team on duty at the location immediately provided assistance and evacuated the victim to a health facility. But his life was not saved.
Responding to this, Pramono said the DKI Provincial Government would strengthen health facilities or services at the next JAKIM implementation to minimize the risk of similar incidents.
According to Pramono, improvements will focus on the readiness of medical treatment and health facilities that support participants during the race.
"Regarding JAKIM, it is true that one person died because it was suspected that there was an attack on the heart of the person concerned, then he suffered from dehydration. So of course we will improve this, especially in terms of treatment and also the availability of health," said Pramono at the DKI Jakarta City Hall, Wednesday, June 24.
However, Pramono assessed that the medical support prepared for JAKIM 2026 was actually larger than a number of running events that had previously been held by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.
"But in fact, compared to the running events that have been handled by the DKI Jakarta Government, yesterday was what, all out for ambulances, then doctors, nurses, and so on are very enough. Yes, but this is also called an incident, right," said Pramono.
On the other hand, Pramono highlighted the economic impact generated by the 2026 JAKIM. According to him, the international running event provides a considerable economic turnover for Jakarta.
"Last but not least, we want to convey that Jakim yesterday had a multiplier effect of more than Rp255 billion, more than that," he said.
Although it has significant economic impact, Pramono emphasized that his party still carries out evaluations, especially related to the aspects of safety and health services for participants.
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