# sports

Most Indonesians Open-Minded about Israeli Football Team’s Arrival: Survey

Those who would welcome Israel’s participation in the tournament argued that politics and sports simply don’t mix.
News Apr 20, 2023 | 2:36 am

Indonesia to Send Nearly 600 Athletes for SEA Games in Cambodia

Hockey, cricket, and water polo weren’t played in Hanoi but they will become medal events in Cambodia.
News Apr 17, 2023 | 10:50 pm

Indonesia Avoids Harsh FIFA Sanction after U-20 World Cup Fiasco

PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir said Indonesia has been shown a yellow card, not a red one.
News Apr 7, 2023 | 12:34 am

Gregoria Wins First BWF World Tour Title after Beating Toughest Rival

Before Sunday, Gregoria has lost all seven matches against the Indian badminton star.
News Apr 3, 2023 | 2:06 am

President Consoles U-20 Players after World Cup Dream Destroyed

Some players want to study at the university, others want to join the police and the military or apply to become civil servants
News Apr 1, 2023 | 9:59 pm

FIFA Removes Indonesia as U-20 World Cup Host

Indonesia will also get a sanction due to the fiasco but details of the matter have yet to be decided.
News Mar 30, 2023 | 4:23 am

Indonesia Makes Last Attempt to Retain Rights as U-20 World Cup Host

Indonesia is on the brink of losing its rights to host the upcoming U-20 World Cup due to growing opposition to Israel’s participation.
News Mar 28, 2023 | 11:06 pm

‘Shall We Ask Israel to Participate by Zoom?’: Saga in Indonesia’s U-20 World Cup

Political parties, most notably the PDI-P, are to blame for opposing Israel's participation in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.
News Mar 27, 2023 | 11:17 pm

Worry in Indonesia after FIFA Cancels Drawing in Bali for U-20 World Cup

The Bali governor earlier rejected any possible Israel match on the resort island during the U-20 FIFA World Cup.
News Mar 26, 2023 | 7:57 pm

Indonesian Badminton Star Syabda Perkasa Dies in Traffic Accident

Syabda had won at least three international trophies in men’s singles in the last two years.
News Mar 20, 2023 | 7:01 pm

Fajar/Rian Win First All England Title to Retain World No. 1 Status

In the past six years, Indonesia has had four different winners in All England men's doubles.
News Mar 20, 2023 | 6:07 am

No Issue with Israel Participating in U-20 World Cup: Indonesia

The Foreign Affairs Ministry said that it is up to FIFA to decide on the rules and the teams participating in the U-20 World Cup.
News Mar 10, 2023 | 5:44 pm

Sports Minister Resigns to Focus on PSSI

His new job came ahead of the U-20 World Cup which will become the first FIFA tournament ever hosted by Indonesia.
News Mar 9, 2023 | 6:43 pm

East Java Refuses to Host Notorious Arema-Persebaya Match

The last derby between the two major East Java football teams ended in one of the world’s worst tragedies.
News Mar 3, 2023 | 12:32 pm

Erick Thohir Leads Local Committee for U20 World Cup

A success in hosting the U20 World Cup will provide a window of opportunity for Indonesia to bid for the host of the World Cup, Erick said.
News Mar 2, 2023 | 3:37 pm

New PSSI Execs Told to Create National Football Blueprint

The National Police have pledged to strengthen the "football mafia" taskforce in a bid to combat match-fixing.
News Feb 20, 2023 | 9:18 pm

Sports Minister Backs Down on Resignation Remarks

"As a minister, I’m an aide of the president so I don’t have the final say. It’s up to President Joko Widodo."
News Feb 18, 2023 | 1:46 am

Erick Thohir Elected PSSI Chairman ahead of U-20 World Cup

He said his goal is to make sure every football lover in the country can enjoy the game and support their team in the stadium without fear.
News Feb 16, 2023 | 2:55 pm