Thousands in Manokwari Enthusiastically Join Democratic Party 10K Run
Thousands of Democratic Party cadres, sympathisers and residents of Manokwari Regency enthusiastically attended the Democratic Party 10K Run, which started at Sanggeng Sports Hall in Manokwari on Saturday, 15 August 2026. The 10K run was organised by the West Papua Provincial Executive Board of the Democratic Party to welcome the party’s 25th anniversary on 9 September and Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day.
The event was attended by Manokwari Regent Hermus Indou, a representative of the West Papua Governor, West Papua Democratic Party Chairman Freddy Thie, and the Manokwari Regency branch chairman. Participants who finished first received coaching funds totalling Rp50 million. The organising committee also prepared various door prizes.
Freddy Thie explained that the 10K run was an expression of gratitude for the Democratic Party reaching 25 years of age. It was also intended to scout young talent with a passion for running, in line with the party chairman’s AHY Run initiative. “This activity is certainly a form of our gratitude as Democratic Party cadres as the party turns 25. It also serves as a gathering for Democratic Party officials across West Papua Province with the community,” said the former Kaimana Regent.
Freddy added that besides the 10K run, various community activities were being held to welcome the Democratic Party’s anniversary. “All the Democratic Party’s series of activities serve as a space for togetherness, entertainment and a platform to build public participation, in line with the theme ‘Advancing the Economy, Upholding Justice, and Safeguarding Democracy.’ Behind the festivities of the community competitions, there is a larger message about the importance of building young people’s courage to step forward and express their ideas,” he explained.
Through the event, he hoped strong bonds would be forged among participants. Freddy also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting AHY’s policies as Democratic Party chairman on the national stage, as well as supporting the government policies of Prabowo as President of Indonesia.
Meanwhile, Manokwari Regent Hermus Indou appreciated the 10K run being held in Manokwari Regency. He also expressed his deep respect for Democratic Party Chairman AHY, with Manokwari Regency serving as host. “This activity is a form of the West Papua Democratic Party’s attention to the development of Manokwari Regency. It reflects the party’s deep care and affection for Manokwari. Let us continue to synergise for good, especially for the development of Manokwari Regency,” he said.