By: Abner Wanggai (Papuan Student in Jakarta)
Papua has prepared a place berkobarnya spirit of Indonesian athletes who will fight in 37 sports. We all know that PON XX in Papua is located in Jayapura City, Jayapura Regency , Mimika Regency , and Merauke Regency. In these locations, the athletes will compete sportingly to achieve true victory.
Meanwhile, Lukas Enembe Stadium , Koya Koso , and Timika are some places that will be ready to accommodate the sweat and enthusiasm of Indonesian professional athletes. The people of Papua and the people of Indonesia are certainly very supportive of this grand event. Not only the people on Earth Paradise impatient waiting for him , but the entire people of Indonesia, even warganet around the world are also looking forward to the PON XX even watch the game via streaming.
Therefore, the implementation of PON Papua XX will consider health aspects (standards prokes tight) and security (safe from violence KST). The security and health issues are still two crucial issues ahead of the implementation of the Papua National Sports Week (PON).
Responding to the discourse, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Zainudin Amali emphasized that there would be no postponement of the championship and vaccination for the participation of the 2021 Papua PON.
In addition, the Mayor of Jayapura, Benhur Tami Mano, together with the TNI and Polri have carried out vaccination campaigns in Jayapura City, Jayapura Regency, Mimika Regency and Merauke. Public enthusiasm is also very high following the Covid-19 vaccination.
This is in accordance with President Joko Widodo’s order that people who live close to the venue must be vaccinated . Including those who sell accessories and the audience. The goal is to prevent the spread of Covid-19, let alone the formation of new clusters .
Therefore, let’s support the success of the 2021 PON XX in Papua by building positive narratives in various public media spaces that can foster optimism and solidity to jointly build national pride for a healthy and safe XX PON.
