Jakarta (ANTARA) – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said the 2026 Jakarta People’s Sports Festival (FOR) at the Jakarta International Velodrome is not only a space to exercise but also fosters togetherness and sportsmanship.
Anung said the festival, held at the velodrome in Pulogadung, East Jakarta, complements the various sports spaces already available in Jakarta, such as Car Free Day (CFD), community activities, and sports competitions.
“What we are pushing for is for more residents to have the opportunity to move and exercise, not limited to athletes or sports communities,” he said when opening the event here on Sunday.
The event, organized with the Indonesian Community Sports Committee (KORMI) Jakarta and the Jakarta Youth and Sports Office, drew around 10,000 participants.
The event featured a variety of sports and community activities. A marching band competition was among the activities with the most participants, at around 2,500 people.
In addition, around 3,000 participants joined a fun walk. Other activities included aerobics, creative gymnastics, traditional sports, and street soccer.
He noted that the community sports concept developed by KORMI has a unique character because it combines physical activity with joy, creativity, and social interaction.
“This is truly a people’s activity and enjoyable sport. It is full of joy, full of cheer, and full of friendship,” he added.
Pramono also affirmed the Jakarta provincial government’s commitment to making Jakarta a hub for various activities, including sports, arts, culture, and the creative economy.
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