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    "data": {
        "id": 1793569,
        "msgid": "koi-student-athlete-programme-answers-need-for-talent-development-1781006293",
        "date": "2026-06-09 17:48:09",
        "title": "KOI: 'Student Athlete' Programme Answers Need for Talent Development",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI) has emphasised that the 'student athlete' programme is a key solution to increasingly complex athlete development needs. The initiative highlights the importance of combining education with sporting pursuits to secure athletes' long-term futures. The programme involves collaboration with the U.S. Embassy to facilitate global knowledge exchange.",
        "content": "<p>The Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI) believes the student athlete\nprogramme is one of the answers to the need for athlete development. KOI\nVice Chairman Ismail Ning stated that the challenges in sports are\nbecoming increasingly complex. Athletes are required not only to have\nphysical strength but also intelligence to achieve success. He noted\nthat athlete development is now more complex and competitive,\nunderscoring the importance of education alongside the pursuit of\nsporting achievement. Ismail explained that this is the reason KOI runs\nthe Indonesian Student Athlete programme, as the committee views an\nathlete\u2019s future as equally important as their achievements in the\nsporting arena. Former Indonesian national basketball player Jamarr\nJohnson said that the journey of a student athlete cannot be separated\nfrom consistency, discipline, and the ability to continue growing both\non and off the court. He added that the journey as an athlete is not\njust about talent, but about consistency, hard work, and the ability to\nbounce back from difficult times. Former Indonesian swimmer Akbar\nNasution echoed this sentiment, emphasising that education is a crucial\nfoundation for athletes to achieve success. He stated that the student\nathlete concept ensures athletes are equipped not only to succeed but\nalso for life after their sports career, calling it a long-term\ninvestment for the future of athletes and the nation. The talk show\nevent was part of the Indonesian Student Athlete programme initiated by\nKOI. The event was organised in collaboration with the Embassy of the\nUnited States of America to open global knowledge and experience\nexchange opportunities for the next generation of Indonesian\nathletes.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/koi-student-athlete-programme-answers-need-for-talent-development-1781006293",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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