Bali will host the Asian Games Fun Run. The event was held as part of the socialization of the 2026 Asian Games which will take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on September 19-October 4, 2026.
The Asian Games Fun Run will be held at the Bali Collection area, Nusa Dua, Bali, on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The implementation carries the concept of sunset fun run, which presents a unique experience for participants to run while enjoying the beauty of the sunset typical of the Island of the Gods.
The Chairman of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (NOC Indonesia), Raja Sapta Oktohari, said that this trust is an important momentum for Indonesia to take part in building the spirit of the Asian Games in the Asian region.
"Indonesia is proud to be part of the Asian Games Fun Run series in Asia," said Okto, the nickname of Raja Sapta Oktohari, in an official statement received by the media.
The selection of Bali is inseparable from its position as one of the icons of Indonesian tourism that has been known to the world and reflects Indonesia's strength in combining sports and global destinations (sport tourism).
Okto assessed that the opportunity to host one of these important events can increase public enthusiasm for the Asian Games and encourage an active and healthy lifestyle among the wider community.
"Bali as an icon of Indonesia, we present not only as a location, but as a representation of the spirit, beauty, and openness of Indonesia to the world in welcoming the Asian Games," he said.
Meanwhile, the Chairperson of the Asian Games Fun Run Road to Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Organizing Committee, Tabitha Sumendap, emphasized that the sunset fun run concept in Bali is the main attraction for the community.
"We want to present a different experience. Not only running, but also feeling the warm and beautiful atmosphere of Bali at sunset. This is a combination of sports, healthy lifestyle, and the beauty of Indonesian nature," said Tabitha.
This activity also involves support from various parties, including the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organizing Committee (Ainagoc), as a form of collaboration towards the success of the 2026 Asian Games.
The Asian Games are a four-year multi-branch sports festival involving countries in the Asian region only. This year, a total of approximately 46 countries took part.
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