Kemenpora Unveils 14 Outstanding Sports In The National Sports Grand Design, Prioritizing Technique And Accuracy

Deputy for Achievement Improvement Chandra Bhakti (Photo: Raiky / kemenpora.go.id)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenpora RI) has compiled a grand design or grand design for national sports to improve national sports achievements at the international level.

One of the contents in this grand design is to determine 14 flagship sports that will be included in the international Olympic and Paralympic sports events.

The Deputy for Achievement Improvement of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Chandra Bhakti, revealed that the 14 sports were determined based on a study in which the superior sports were adjusted to the physical abilities of Indonesians who rely on technique and accuracy.

"The selection of 14 sports has gone through one study. We look more at sports that prioritize technique and accuracy rather than those that rely on physicality. Because of our physicality, when measured by Europeans and Americans, of course we will lose physically, "said Chandra Bhakti in a Media Gathering event, in the Harmoni area, Jakarta, Tuesday, May 4.

On the other hand, of these 14 sports, some of them often make achievements in international events such as badminton, weightlifting, archery, shooting and others. Besides that, their training pattern has been running well so far.

"However, these 14 sports may, one of which will be degradation, occurs when, for example, there is friction (within the organization). One of them is this sport, for example, dualism or tripleism occurs. It could also be that those who were not included in these 14 sports because the guidance is good can be entered. This is not a fixed price for these 14 sports, "said Chandra.

According to Chandra, to improve achievements in international events, especially the Olympics and Paralympics, which are the main targets in the grand design of national sports. Athletes need a pattern of coaching from an early age.

"The achievements of our athletes so far have come from the athletes themselves, meaning that achievements are by accident, not by design. "In a broader context, we need to prepare a concept, a plan so that our athletes can reach the peak of their achievements," he said.

Moreover, Indonesia is targeted to be the host and is in the bidding process for the upcoming 2032 Olympics. The government does not want Indonesia to be merely an organizer, but also has to be successful in achieving achievements. It is even targeted to be in the top 10 for most medal winners.

"Our target is advanced Indonesia. Top 10 Olympics and 2032 Olympics. Why? We both know that we want us to host the Olympics and Paralympics. Of course, when we become the host, we don't just want to be successful in the implementation. But also a successful achievement. Therefore, parallel to the preparation and hosting we have to carry out the process, we prepare athletes to become our efforts in terms of long-term coaching, "he said.

Meanwhile, related to the concerns of many parties that the current grand design will change again at a change of government, Chandra ensures that his party at the Ministry of Youth and Sports together with stakeholders will put in place a system of training patterns for athletes until 2045.

"Of course the Minister sees that this achievement must be designed, that's why we compiled a grand design, we built the system. And we have to realize this, therefore we have to wrap it up with a Presidential Regulation (Perpres), "he explained