# sports

Indonesia Promises Grander Opening for U20 FIFA World Cup

The government has been determined to make Indonesia “one of the epicenters” of Asian football since Joko Widodo took office in 2015.
News Jan 19, 2023 | 11:18 pm

Erick Thohir Gets President’s Blessing to Run for PSSI Chairmanship

Erick will be competing against top politician La Nyalla Mattalitti – a former PSSI chairman and current speaker of the DPD.
News Jan 16, 2023 | 10:55 pm

Tickets for 2022 AFF Cup Semifinals Almost Sold Out

Group B winner, which is still yet to be decided, will become Indonesia’s semifinal opponent.
News Jan 3, 2023 | 5:48 pm

Football-Loving Jokowi Wants AFF Trophy

Jokowi was in the spectator seat of Jakarta's GBK stadium when Indonesia beat Cambodia 2-1 at the 2022 AFF Cup.
News Dec 23, 2022 | 11:27 pm

Sports Minister Says Liga 1 Resumption Depends on Police

Once police say Liga 1 can resume safely, the government will coordinate all parties concerned to restart the competition.
News Nov 11, 2022 | 11:00 pm

PSSI Appeals to Gov’t for Liga 1 Resumption

PSSI expects to conclude Liga 1 in April next year at the latest because Indonesia will host the U-20 World Cup in May.
News Nov 9, 2022 | 5:54 am

FIFA to Help Indonesia Improve Stadium Safety Measures

President Jokowi told Infantino that Kanjuruhan Stadium will be demolished and rebuilt to FIFA standards.
News Oct 19, 2022 | 4:53 pm

Indonesia Escapes FIFA Sanction after East Java Crush

The government has agreed to form a "transformation team" with FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation to improve stadium safety.
News Oct 8, 2022 | 2:38 am

Borussia Dortmund to Play Indonesian Team in SE Asia Tour

The Bundesliga team will travel to Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam during the "World Cup break".
News Sep 14, 2022 | 2:36 pm

Jakarta’s New Stadium Not Good Enough for FIFA Match: PSSI

The PSSI has dropped a plan to debut the newly-built Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) in the upcoming match against Curacao.
News Sep 11, 2022 | 11:36 pm

What Runners Say About Maybank Marathon 2022’s Race Course

Many runners named the hilly course as one of the biggest challenges they had to face at Maybank Marathon 2022.
Lifestyle Aug 30, 2022 | 12:43 pm

Rikki Marthin on His Unexpected Maybank Marathon 2022 Win

Marathon rookie Rikki Marthin Luther Simbolon defeats SEA Games gold medalist Agus Prayogo at the recent Maybank Marathon 2022 in Bali.
Lifestyle Aug 29, 2022 | 10:15 am

Hassan Toriss, Immaculate Chemutai Crowned Maybank Marathon 2022 Champs

Also check out the full list of Maybank Marathon 2022 winners here.
Lifestyle Aug 29, 2022 | 6:55 am

Maybank Marathon 2022: See You at the Finish Line

The long-awaited road race had 10,000 runners —of different categories, ages, nationalities— aiming for the finish line.
Vision Aug 28, 2022 | 7:16 pm

Bali: Training Ground for Runners to Get Used to Humidity

Once a runner conquers Bali, other courses -- particularly those with humid air -- would be a piece of cake.
Lifestyle Aug 27, 2022 | 2:12 pm

Indonesia Eyes to Host 2036 Olympics in New Capital Nusantara

The government plans to build a football training center to add to Nusantara’s charm as a potential 2036 Olympics host.
News Aug 3, 2022 | 2:14 pm

Velocity Criterium to be Included in National Cycle Sport Calendar after Inaugural Race

The central government has approved and expressed full support for the Velocity Criterium cycling race.
News Jun 27, 2022 | 11:47 am

Indonesia Spends $11 million on Sea Games Bonuses

Indonesian Sea Games medalists received up to Rp 500 million ($34,000) each in financial bonuses from the government.
News Jun 14, 2022 | 3:15 pm

China Clinch Three Crowns in Indonesian Masters

Indonesian men’s doubles pair Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto denied China a fourth title in the prestigious badminton tournament.
News Jun 12, 2022 | 11:50 pm