The Minister of Youth and Sports recently awarded distinguished sports figures from various sectors within Indonesian athletics. Awards were granted after a thorough evaluation process, recognizing those who have significantly contributed to sports development in the nation. Recipients included athletes, coaches, and sports activists, alongside monetary rewards and plaques for their accomplishments.
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Zainudin Amali, recently honored exceptional sports personalities in Indonesia through an awards ceremony. This recognition spans a diverse collection of individuals from athletes and former athletes to coaches, referees, academicians, journalists, mentors, and sports organizers associated with various foundations and associations. Minister Amali explained that prior to their selection, the awardees underwent a thorough evaluative process conducted by the ministry in collaboration with leading academicians, the Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI), the Indonesian National Olympic Committee (NOC), and various sports experts. These awards, bestowed annually, celebrate significant contributions to the advancement of sports within the nation. Alongside their accolades, award recipients received monetary rewards and plaques. The Minister expressed his hopes that these awards would not only serve as a recognition of excellence but also encourage awardees to share their experiences and inspire fellow athletes, as well as the wider community. This commendation ceremony aligns with Presidential Regulation No. 44 of 2014, which governs the granting of sports awards in Indonesia. The list of distinguished recipients includes: 1. Bonyx Yusak Saweno (Ex-Boxer) 2. Aero Sutan Anwar (Jetski Athlete) 3. Veda Ega Pratama (Motor Racer) 4. Iqbal Chandra Pratama (Pencak Silat Athlete) 5. Michael Robert Mustika (Boxing Athlete) 6. Syaiful Rizal (Sepak Takraw Athlete) 7. Muhammad Hardiansyah Muliang (Sepak Takraw) 8. Abdul Halim Radjiu (Sepak Takraw) 9. Hendra Basir (Rock Climbing Coach) 10. Dadang Haris Purnomo (Bike Racing Coach) 11. Jalaludin (Beach Volleyball Referee) 12. Taufik Yudi Mulyanto (Lecturer) 13. Hendry Chaerudin Bangun (Sports Journalist) 14. Yenny Wahid (Deputy Secretary of the Indonesian Rock Climbing Federation) 15. Wempi W. Mawa (Head of the Malinau District Youth and Sports Office) 16. Supardi Somantri (Sports Activist) 17. Ida Ayu Anom Purnamaningsih (Sports Activist) 18. Dr. Jainal Abidin Simanjuntak (Sports Activist) 19. Olih Liliawati Ananda Hidayat (Sports Activist) 20. Mansur (Sports Activist) 21. Sukendro (Sports Activist) 22. Anindya Bakrie (Indonesian Chef de Mission for the Paris Olympics) 23. Rosan Perkasa Roeslani (Chairperson of the Indonesia Weightlifting Federation).
This awards ceremony highlights Indonesia’s commitment to recognizing and promoting excellence in sports. The recognition process is rigorous, as it involves assessments by key organizations and experts in the field of sports. This initiative aims to provide encouragement and inspiration not only to the awardees but also to the broader athletic community and public. Through the giving of awards such as these, the government seeks to further develop and elevate sports in Indonesia, emphasizing shared experiences and achievements.
The recent sports awards ceremony represents a significant effort by the Indonesian government to honor the dedication and achievements of individuals within the sports sector. By acknowledging these remarkable contributors, the Ministry of Youth and Sports seeks to foster a culture of excellence and inspire future generations of athletes. The recipients, hailing from diverse sports backgrounds, exemplify the spirit of sportsmanship and commitment to advancing Indonesian athletics.
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