Indonesia Hosts World Sports Event: IF Support

KOMPAS.com – The Indonesian Olympic Committee (NOC Indonesia) received a lot of support from the Presidents of the International Federation (IF) who attended the IF Forum 2025 at The Olympic Museum, Lausanne, Switzerland, on Thursday (30/10/2025).

This support strengthened after the decision of the International Olympic Committee Executive Committee (IOC Executive Board) which recommended that the IF review the holding of the world championships in Indonesia.

In the forum which was attended by world sports leaders, a number of IF Presidents expressed their appreciation for Indonesia’s positive track record as host of various international sporting events.

The success of holding the 2018 Asian Games, 2018 Asian Para Games and various other single international sporting events is said to be proof of Indonesia’s ability to hold sporting activities on a global scale.

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General Chair of the Indonesian NOC, Raja Sapta Oktohari, who was present in person in Lausanne, revealed that many international federation leaders personally expressed their support for Indonesia to continue to host world sporting events.

“Many International Federation Presidents came directly to us and expressed their desire to continue holding the championship in Indonesia,” said Okto in a release received by Kompas.com on Thursday (30/10/2025).

“This proves that Indonesia is not only geographically strategic, but also has its own charm and a good reputation in organizing international events.”

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Proof of Trust in the World of Sports

Okto emphasized that the support flowing from various federations is a reflection of the sports world’s confidence in Indonesia’s abilities.

He said that many IF leaders were also ready to voice support for Indonesia in other international forums.

“We have support from many sports branches who want Indonesia to continue to host international events. They are even ready to help talk and provide support in other forums. Whatever the situation, every problem must find the best solution for all parties,” stressed Okto.

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Furthermore, he explained that hosting an international sporting event is not a simple matter, but rather a big responsibility that requires careful preparation in various aspects.

“When Indonesia becomes the host, many parties are involved and the costs incurred are not small. All aspects from technical, logistics, to broadcasting must be well prepared,” said Okto.

“The Presidents of the International Federation understand that, and they know that Indonesia is always committed to maintaining the highest standards in organizing world sporting events.”

Commitment to Maintain Relations with the IOC and IF

NOC Indonesia emphasized that it will continue to maintain good relations with the IOC and all IFs, and ensure that the spirit of sportsmanship and Olympic values ​​is always upheld in every sporting activity in the country.

“We believe that sport should be a bridge of peace and friendship between nations. NOC Indonesia will continue to be a constructive partner for the IOC and IF in maintaining access for all world athletes to compete,” concluded Okto.

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