Menpora Dito Ariotedjo Encourages Athlete Breeding Through Running Competitions

– The Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Dito Ariotedjo encourages the nursery of athletic athletes through running competitions. One of them is the LPS Monas Half Marathon 2023 which takes place from Monas and finishes at Istora Senayan, Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), Jakarta on Sunday (2/7/2023) morning WIB.

“We are grateful that the PASI (All-Indonesian Athletics Association) federation is progressive and creative in fostering athletes by creating reliable programs. So it was proven that the 2023 SEA Games succeeded in contributing many medals, including gold. So through events like this, athletes can be nurtured.” ” he said after the event at Istora Senayan GBK, Jakarta, Sunday (2/7/2023).

Dito added, athletics as the mother of sport and athlete training can begin at an early age. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is also pushing for the creation of a training center designed with PB PASI and establishing cooperation with developed countries such as Germany, China and several other countries.

“The plan is to build an athletics training center in the West Java region. In addition, this year there are also plans to complete a sports center in Cibubur equipped with athletic facilities. The commitment and encouragement from the Ministry of Youth and Sport as the government is very focused and enthusiastic in advancing Indonesian athletics,” stressed Dito.

Menpora Dito also appreciated LPS Monas Half Marathon 2023 as a running competition that encourages literacy in the saving movement through sports.

“This is the right moment for the Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) to hold a running sports event. I hope LPS will not only stop at the half marathon, but also continue it into a full marathon and other sports as a socialization tool,” concluded Menpora Dito.

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