The excitement for the 2020 Indonesian National Sports Week (PON XX) is getting apparent. Preparation is ongoing in East Indonesia that will host the event on October 20-November 2, 2020.
Millions of eyes are ready to witness the biggest sports event in Indonesia attended by all athletes from 34 provinces and 17,504 islands in the country. There will be 12,500 Indonesia athletes competing in 37 sports and 768 matches. Kangpo the Tree Kangaroo and Drawa the Bird of Paradise are ready to hype up PON XX as its mascots.
West Papuan musicians and singers have also made a West Papua song titled Papua Bangkit (West Papua, Rise!). The lyrics of the song is made to make every listener stand up and wave their red-and-white West Papua flag to support West Papuan athletes.
How far is West Papua’s preparation for PON XX?
According to West Papua news, the biggest stadium with international standards and the pride of West Papuan, Papua Bangkit Stadium, has already been done. The housing constructions to accommodate 12,500 Indonesian athletes and officials in Jayapura, Timika, and Merauke will be completed in mid-2020. The roads are made wider, such as the road to Tanah Miring about 40 kilometers from the city.There will be competition for 37 sports in 4 areas: Jayapura City, Jayapura Regency, Mimika Regency, and Merauke Regency. To heighten the West Papuan athletes’ motivation, Governor Lukas Enembe promises 1 billion rupiahs bonus for the gold medalists, it is 400 million rupiahs higher than the previous PON.
West Papuan athletes prepare for the event by attending the 2019 National Student Sports Week (POPNAS) in Jakarta (11/16-11/26).
Are you ready to welcome PON XX in West Papua? Let West Papua rise and record a new history!
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