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
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
FIFA & Indonesia Team Up: New Mini-Pitch Arenas too Boost Grassroots Soccer indonesia is stepping up its soccer game wiht a major assist from FIFA. The FIFA Arena Indonesia project,featuring state-of-the-art mini-pitch soccer fields,officially launched in Ciputat,South Tangerang,marking a notable investment in grassroots progress. This initiative is part of FIFA’s ambitious plan to build 1,000 … Read more
JAKARTA – Indonesia is setting its sights on hosting the prestigious sudirman Cup in 2027, a move that could significantly boost the nation’s badminton profile and inspire a new generation of athletes. Minister of Youth and Sports, Dito Ariotedjo, recently expressed his strong support for the bid, emphasizing the potential benefits for the country’s sporting … Read more
Riedewald’s Naturalization Stalled by PSSI Documentation jairo Riedewald’s path to Indonesian citizenship faces a temporary roadblock, stemming from incomplete paperwork from the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI). Minister of Youth and Sports Dito Ariotedjo confirmed the delay, stating, “For Jairo, it hasn’t entered (to Kemenpora).Jairo is a file problem.” Incomplete PSSI Files The Minister explained … Read more