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        "msgid": "minister-thohir-seeks-private-sector-support-for-sports-advancement-1772968195",
        "date": "2026-03-08 16:51:14",
        "title": "Minister Thohir seeks private sector support for sports advancement",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Indonesia\u2019s Sports Minister, Erick Thohir, says cross-sector collaboration is essential for growing sport, arguing private enterprises and public support must supplement government work. He cited Bank Central Asia\u2019s backing of tennis and swimming and Ciputra Group\u2019s involvement in golf as concrete examples of private sector coaching and ecosystem development. Thohir said such partnerships are key to boosting Indonesian athletes\u2019 international competitiveness and building a more sustainable national sports industry.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cThe growth of sports must be supported by cross-sector\ncollaboration. We cannot rely on the government alone; it also requires\nthe role of the private sector and public support,\u201d he wrote in his\nsocial media post on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>In his post, the minister included a photo with the President\nDirector of PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA), Hendra Lembong, following\ntheir meeting. He explained that BCA is currently contributing to sports\ndevelopment by supporting tennis and swimming athletes.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, such support serves as a concrete example of\nprivate sector involvement in athlete coaching and the development of\ncompetitive sports in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Thohir further said that private sector support is essential for\nimproving athletic achievements and developing the national sports\nindustry, which the government is currently promoting.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond athlete training, private sector involvement is also seen as a\nway to help develop the sports ecosystem, including organizing\ncompetitions, improving training facilities, and strengthening the\nmanagement of sports organizations.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to BCA, the minister also held a meeting with the\nproperty company Ciputra Group, which is currently participating in the\ndevelopment of golf athletes.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, private sector athlete coaching helps expand talent\ndevelopment pathways from a young age through to the professional\nlevel.<\/p>\n<p>He further said that collaboration between the government, sports\nfederations, and the private sector is a key factor in increasing\nIndonesian athletes\u2019 competitiveness on the global stage.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Thohir explained that his ministry continues to drive sports\ngrowth with cross-sector support, especially from the private sector\nacting as sponsors, as sports funding cannot rely solely on the\ngovernment.<\/p>\n<p>With the involvement of these various parties, the government hopes\nthat national sports development will become more sustainable and\ncapable of producing more high-performing athletes to bring pride to\nIndonesia on the international stage.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia to send top cyclists to 2026 Asian Road\nCycling<\/p>\n<p>Related news: President plans pension fund for high-achieving\nathletes, coaches<\/p>\n<p>Related news: AIMS President Fox visit boosts Indonesia\u2019s role in\nglobal sports<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Aloysius Lewokeda, Raka Adji<\/p>",
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