The Cenderawasih Military Commander To Raise the Spirit of PON Papua Athletes

Pangdam XVII/Cenderawasih Maj. Gen. Ignatius Yogo Triyono gave enthusiasm and motivation to the athletes of XX PON Papua Province in the Tonny A Rompis Hall of Makodam XVII/Cenderawasih, Friday 28 May 2021.

Motivation was given during the briefing and friendship with the XX Papua PON athletes organized by the Papua Prov Training Center. Even the Pangdam led the chants of the Papuan PON athletes and was greeted with enthusiasm.

"Greetings for sports, Papua champions, Kitorang Bisa," shouted Maj. Gen. Ignatius Yogo Triyono, stirring up the spirit of PON Papua in response to shouts of guests and athletes who attended the gathering.

According to the Pangdam, PON XX is a matter of pride for Papua, because it has hosted it. Moreover, this national event was held for the first time in Papua.

"The target of the KONI is to be in the top 5, but we have to be better, if necessary, to become the top 3. It's just a matter of managing your heart and mind to become a champion. The first is the spirit because with the spirit all can be defeated, "said Major General Yogo.

He advised the athletes to continue to train hard and be disciplined. "Don't forget to focus on preparing the exercises until 100 percent in October. Time is Victory, because time is victory, preparation and training must be optimized so that the best performance will be obtained, "said the Commander.

The Military Commander invites the athletes to join hands, and maintain solidity in bringing Papua to become champions and meet targets, so that it will be recorded as history.

“PON in Papua is history, so we must be proud, I am also proud and I am sure thousands of athletes are also proud. Take advantage of that, no less important is praying for God Almighty to always be given strength, enthusiasm and champions to us, "he concluded.

The Chairperson of the Puslatprov Brigadier General Bambang Trisnohadi expressed his gratitude to the General Secretary of the KONI Papua and the Cenderawasih Military Commander who have continued to help prepare the PON athletes in Papua Province.

"Thank you to the Cenderawasih Military Commander for helping to prepare PON athletes both in infrastructure and other facilities, so athletes can focus on training," said Bambang, who also serves as Kasdam XVII/Cenderawasih.
Bambang reminded the athletes to make the best use of their time given the imminent implementation of the XX PON in Papua.

“Time is a luxury that cannot be repeated. The effectiveness is only 4 months away, so this time is a critical time. So we have to move quickly to prepare athletes optimally," he said.

Puslatprov will support KONI and Athletes, including facing Covid-19. Therefore, he asked the athletes to maintain cohesiveness, if there are problems and obstacles to be communicated.

"I inform you that before the match will be held in June a PON contingent will be formed, so that the transition will have to run well," he said.

General Secretary of KONI Kenius Kogoya invites all stakeholders to sit together to set a winning strategy for the targets and achievements of the Athletes so that all parties must succeed PON XX.

SOURCE: https://kabarpapua.co/pangdam-cenderawasih-kobarkan-sangat-atlet-pon-papua/