PON XX Beneficial for Papuans

 

The XX PON, which is held this year in Papua, is very much supported by the people there. The reason is because they feel the benefits of these sports competitions. Starting from many new sports facilities that were built, to free publications on the beauty of Papua. So that the Earth of Paradise is increasingly recognized by netizens around the world.

The annual sports week (PON) is a sports competition that is held every 4 years. After being held in Bandung, this year it is Papua's turn to be the host. Although the implementation was postponed for a year, the PON committee was still excited to prepare for this event as well as possible. Moreover, this is the first time PON has been held in Papua.

Actually, when it was still in the old order era, PON would be conducted in Papua, but it failed for several reasons. When the 2021 PON finally took place on Earth of Cendrawasih, the community welcomed it with joy. Finally Papua was taken into account and President Jokowi did justice by holding big events in eastern Indonesia, not only in West Indonesia.

The public is happy when there is a PON because they are trusted by the central government in organizing an event as big as PON, because trust is expensive. The committee, which consists of officials and teams, is native Papuan, meaning that the people of Cendrawasih Earth are able to work smartly and professionally. So that it is no longer underestimated or gets a negative stereotype.

Second, sport is a way to unite society. Because they support each other's football, volleyball and other sports teams. People in Bumi Cendrawasih will be united in supporting their favorite athletes, and the topic of PON has gone viral everywhere. Starting from coffee shops to forums in cyberspace.

President Jokowi stated that PON is an arena to celebrate diversity and strengthen the spirit of brotherhood. In that sense, Indonesia consists of many ethnic groups. So that with the existence of PON, all the people are united, and there will be no more hostility in this country.

Moreover, currently in Papua there are not only the Dani, the Asmat, and others. There are also immigrants from other tribes. When there is PON, they watch sports together and become close friends. This event shows the hospitality of the indigenous people of Cendrawasih Earth, who are very welcome to the migrants, even though they come from different islands.

The people of Papua are also happy to welcome the 20th national sports week, because there are various sports facilities being built. They can enjoy football matches at the Lukas Enembe Stadium, which is the largest sports arena in eastern Indonesia, and on an international scale. After the PON is over, the stadium can be made a training ground, not only for athletes but also for Papuan civilians.

In addition, there are also a number of flats that were built as guest lodgings for athletes. Because there are so many athletes and officials who come and it is not enough if they are accommodated in the Wisma Atlet building. In the future, the flats can be occupied by Papuans who are civil servants, members of the police, military, teachers, and others.

PON is also an arena to advertise the natural beauty of Papua to the international community. Those who watch the match live via the internet, will be able to enjoy the exoticism of the enchanting Cendrawasih Earth. So that you will be moved to vacation there after the pandemic. No wonder the community is so supportive of holding PON so that it runs smoothly.

The community greatly benefits from the existence of PON in Papua, in October 2021. They are proud to be trusted to host national level sporting events. You can also take advantage of the sports arena after PON is finished and get healthier. In addition, PON can also be a moment to promote the natural beauty of Papua.

Source: https://www.neraca.co.id/article/142924/pon-xx-beneficial-bagi-papua-papua