By: Cindy Ramadhani )*
Papua is ready to foster Indonesia’s image in the eyes of the world through the successful implementation of PON XX 2020 next October.
There is no happiness that can be counted besides being able to present pride to the Indonesian people through the eyes of the world. Even with what the people of Papua do. The easternmost region which is popular with the diversity of tribes and abundant natural resources is declared ready to succeed the implementation of XX PON 2020 next October. Besides aiming to raise the image of the archipelago, Papua also wants to make the Indonesian government proud because Papua is Indonesia.
Even though the conflict seemed to be endless, Papua in fact experienced a significant development. Not only in the physical development sector, but judging in terms of tourism, Papua has increased much more. The construction of a number of vacation portals is now also considered capable of increasing the income of its residents. Distribution channels along with alternative roads which are said to be smooth will provide qualified support for the implementation of XX 2020 PON.
Previously, the MINISTER of Youth and Sports (Menpora), Zainuddin Amali, said he was optimistic about the implementation of the XX National Sports Week (PON) 2020 in Papua. This was said by Amali after holding a joint meeting with the House of Representatives (DPR) at the Parliament Building in Senayan, Jakarta, a few days ago
He stated, overall he was optimistic that the implementation of XX PON 2020 in Papua would be held well. The Central Government, Ministries and Institutions will jointly with the Regional Governments to accelerate matters that still need to be addressed.
He said the TNI and Polri also said that BIN said that from the security standpoint it was ready and continuously being improved, then the Minister of Home Affairs in terms of the condition of the region or region and of course the matter of organizing by the Menpora.
According to reports, there will be 37 sports in PON XX in Papua. However, the government still raises the discourse of revision of Government Regulation (PP) number 17 of 2007 regarding the implementation of the XXth PON, this is done in order to further strengthen the success of the national sports grand event violation.
Confidence in Papua’s readiness to succeed in the implementation of PON XX was also conveyed by the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia (Menko PMK) Muhadjir Effendy. He hoped that hopefully the stadiums and venues that had been designed with international standards would not only be used for PON, but could also be used for post-PON events so that this place could become a center for certain national and international sport branches.
Muhadjir claimed that his progress was getting better. He also hoped that the Papua Provincial Government could maximize the use of athletes’ guesthouses to accommodate competent athletes so that later they would be able to carve Indonesian achievements primarily in the branches that were prepared.
While the Papua Bangkit Stadium has been 100 percent correct, even more. Later, this stadium will be used for the opening and closing of the PON which will be held from October 20 to November 2, 2020. He added that the supporting facilities have international standards like the field in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The grass is also specially imported from Italy. The plan, in the future will be registered with FIFA to be ratified as an international field, added Muhadjir.
He further hopes that the easternmost region of Indonesia will eventually become aligned with the regions of West and Central Indonesia. So that the Mindset of Jawasentrism will also disappear from social, political and economic aspects. This is important to do in order to realize equity.
But most importantly, the multiplier effect must still be felt by the people of Papua with the presence of PON and infrastructure development. The success of the PON is not only seen from the success of the implementation but also the success of the achievement and other dimensions which can subsequently become a pride.
Based on the above, the readiness of the Earth of Paradise has been reflected in the pace of various achievements. Not only will it prioritize professionalism, Papua is ready to be the front guard to improve the image of the archipelago in the eyes of the international world. In addition, by continuing the PON XX 2020 event, it will be able to give pride to Indonesia and all its citizens. To that end, let’s support the success of PON XX Papua by building narratives in various media spaces that can foster optimism and solidity in order to jointly build the nation’s pride through the successful implementation of PON XX in Papua, Continue Papua, let’s make Indonesia proud!
)* The author is a citizen living in Tangerang