JAKARTA - The 17th National Student Sports Week (POPNAS) and the 11th National Student Paralympic Week (PEPARPENAS) are officially opened and held in Jakarta. DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung targets the contingent from Jakarta to win the overall championship.
This was revealed by the Head of the DKI Jakarta Youth and Sports Agency (Dispora) Andri Yansyah after the opening of the 2025 POPNAS and PEPARPENAS at the Jakarta International Velodrome, East Jakarta.
"According to the mandate of the Governor and the Deputy Governor, there is only a slight request, the overall champion," Andri said at a press conference, Sunday, November 2.
Responding to this, Deputy Minister of Youth and Olaghraga (Wamenpora) Taufik Hidayat joked.
"Eits, there is West Java," said Taufik.
Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, Rano Karno, who also heard Taufik's tweets, laughed. It is known, Jakarta and West Java often compete fiercely to win medals in various championships over the years, including PON and POPNAS.
"Of course each region will advance the best (athletes)," said Rano.
On that occasion, Rano explained that this national student sports event was actually scheduled to take place in Aceh and Medan. However, about six months ago, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora) asked the DKI Provincial Government's willingness to take over the role of host.
"Actually, this year's POPNAS and PAPERNAS were originally planned to be held in North Sumatra, precisely in Aceh and Medan. However, about six months ago, the Ministry of Youth and Sports contacted the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government to ask for the willingness to become an organizer. At that time, the Governor immediately stated Jakarta's readiness," said Rano.
Even though the preparation time is short, Rano ensures that all sports venues in Jakarta are ready for use. "Since June 24, we have been appointed, DKI Jakarta immediately made preparations. Thank God, in general all our sports venues are ready. Even if there is small damage, it can be repaired immediately," he added.
POPNAS and PEPARPNAS 2025 will last until November 10, 2025. A total of 5,790 students will participate, consisting of 5,167 POPNAS athletes and 623 PEPARPNAS athletes, who will compete in 23 sports.
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Rano said this activity was carried out thanks to cross-institutional cooperation and full support from all Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) and DKI Jakarta BUMDs. He also reminded all participants to maintain health during the match, considering the uncertain weather in Jakarta.
"Please compete with enthusiasm, but health is still the main thing," he ordered.
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