Most Read: 801 Athletes Enliven Asian Fencing Championship in Jakarta; Sports Minister and KONI Finalise PON 2028
Jakarta — News that Jakarta will host the 2026 Asian Cadet and Junior Fencing Championship from 20–27 February 2026 at the Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan, was the most-read story on VIVA Sport throughout Thursday, 19 February 2026.
The Asian fencing championship has drawn 801 athletes from 26 countries.
Other popular news concerned PON 2028. Sports Minister Erick Thohir and Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) chairman Marciano Norman have begun finalising preparations ahead of the national multi-sport event.
The following are the five most popular stories on the sports channel:
5. History Favours Ducati — Why Their MotoGP 2026 Dominance Will Be Hard to Break
Every time MotoGP approaches the end of a regulatory cycle, competition intensifies. Behind the world championship battles on the track, manufacturers are quietly betting on the future. New engines are tested, radical concepts trialled, and the technical direction of the coming season begins to take shape. It is at this juncture that history often speaks louder than race results alone.
4. PB ORADO Implements Structured System to Scout High-Achieving Domino Athletes
The National Domino Sports Board (PB ORADO) has opened pathways for the development and recruitment of national domino athletes to represent Indonesia at various official events. The scouting process is being carried out systematically and in line with competitive sporting standards.
3. Sports Minister and KONI Finalise PON 2028 Preparations, Focusing on Quality and International Achievement
Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir and KONI chairman Marciano Norman held a meeting to discuss preparations for the 2028 National Sports Week (PON 2028). The meeting affirmed a new direction for PON, placing greater emphasis on quality, achievement, and social and economic impact.
2. BTN RUN 2026 Combines Recreation and Inclusive Sport
State-owned PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk has officially opened registration for BTN RUN 2026. The annual running event, held to mark BTN’s 76th anniversary and ahead of BTN Jakim 2026, will take place at Ancol on 29 March 2026, targeting 7,600 participants.
1. 801 Athletes from 26 Countries Set to Enliven 2026 Asian Fencing Championship in Jakarta
Jakarta will host the 2026 Asian Cadet and Junior Fencing Championship from 20–27 February 2026 at the Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan, featuring young athletes in the Under-17 (Cadet) and Under-20 (Junior) categories. Chairman of the Indonesian Fencing Association (PB Ikasi) Amir Yanto stated that the event serves as an important qualification tournament for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics.