“The growth of sports must be supported by cross-sector collaboration. We cannot rely on the government alone; it also requires the role of the private sector and public support,” he wrote in his social media post on Sunday.
In his post, the minister included a photo with the President Director of PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA), Hendra Lembong, following their meeting. He explained that BCA is currently contributing to sports development by supporting tennis and swimming athletes.
According to him, such support serves as a concrete example of private sector involvement in athlete coaching and the development of competitive sports in Indonesia.
Thohir further said that private sector support is essential for improving athletic achievements and developing the national sports industry, which the government is currently promoting.
Beyond athlete training, private sector involvement is also seen as a way to help develop the sports ecosystem, including organizing competitions, improving training facilities, and strengthening the management of sports organizations.
In addition to BCA, the minister also held a meeting with the property company Ciputra Group, which is currently participating in the development of golf athletes.
According to him, private sector athlete coaching helps expand talent development pathways from a young age through to the professional level.
He further said that collaboration between the government, sports federations, and the private sector is a key factor in increasing Indonesian athletes’ competitiveness on the global stage.
Minister Thohir explained that his ministry continues to drive sports growth with cross-sector support, especially from the private sector acting as sponsors, as sports funding cannot rely solely on the government.
With the involvement of these various parties, the government hopes that national sports development will become more sustainable and capable of producing more high-performing athletes to bring pride to Indonesia on the international stage.
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Translator: Aloysius Lewokeda, Raka Adji
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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