Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir has pledged to impose lifetime bans on anyone found guilty of sexual violence within the country’s sporting community, following allegations made by national kickboxing athlete Viona Amalia Adinda Putri. The Minister’s strong stance comes after a meeting with Viona on Friday, March 13, 2026, … Read more
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KOMPAS.com – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) officially announced Indonesia as one of the countries on the list of candidate hosts for the prestigious 2031 Asian Cup. This confirmation was obtained after AFC completed the process of verifying offers from various Member Associations who had submitted their interest since last year. In the struggle for … Read more
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KOMPAS.com – The Indonesian U22 national team experienced failure at the 2025 SEA Games which took place in Thailand. Initially, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Erick Thohir, set a silver medal target for the Indonesian U22 National Team coached by Indra Sjafri. However, the U22 National Team departed with confidence in winning a gold … Read more
Indonesia Bets on Rising Stars for 2025 SEA Games Badminton dominance Jakarta, Indonesia – As the countdown to the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games intensifies, Indonesia’s badminton powerhouse, PBSI, is making strategic moves to not only defend its title but also to cultivate the next generation of champions. The nation, renowned for its rich badminton … Read more
Indonesia’s Football overhaul: Beyond a Coaching Change, It’s About Building a Dynasty Table of Contents Indonesia’s Football overhaul: Beyond a Coaching Change, It’s About Building a Dynasty U-17 coaching Vacancy: Is Timur Kapadze the Right Man for the Job? Uzbekistan’s Football Revolution: How Coach Kapadze’s Quiet Brilliance Sparked a New Era The Senior Squad’s Missing … Read more
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Garuda Ultras Demand Overhaul from PSSI After World Cup Heartbreak: is a New Era Dawning for Indonesian Football? Jakarta, Indonesia – The roar of disappointment from Indonesian football fans has reached a fever pitch. Following the national team’s crushing failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup,a prominent fan group,Ultras Garuda,has issued a stern five-point … Read more
Indonesia’s New National Team Coach: Meeting Sky-High Expectations? Table of Contents Indonesia’s New National Team Coach: Meeting Sky-High Expectations? FAQ: Addressing Key Questions on the Indonesian National Team’s Coaching Search Who are the leading candidates to coach the Indonesian National Team? What criteria is the PSSI using to select the new coach? When will a … Read more
Indonesian Sports Ministry Reverses Controversial Regulation, Embracing Global Standards and Athlete Empowerment Jakarta, Indonesia – September 23, 2025 – In a meaningful move that has sent ripples of relief and optimism through the Indonesian sports community, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora) has officially revoked Permenpora No. 14 of 2024. This controversial regulation, which … Read more
Indonesia Taps Alexander Zwiers as Technical Director: Can He Elevate the NationS Soccer Program? JAKARTA – Indonesia’s soccer federation, PSSI, has named Alexander Zwiers as its new Technical Director, a move aimed at bolstering the nation’s soccer development. PSSI general Chairperson Erick Thohir cited Zwiers’ extensive experience and commitment as key factors in the appointment. … Read more
The puzzle of the loss of the name Ivar Jenner from the Indonesian national team squad list for FIFA Matchday September was answered by the Chairperson of PSSI, Erick Thohir. Jakarta, tvOnenews.com – The puzzle of the loss of the name Ivar Jenner from the Indonesian national team squad list for FIFA Matchday September was … Read more