The horse racing sports branch for the 21st National Sports Week (PON) Aceh-North Sumatra was officially opened by the chairman of the Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) Lieutenant General (Ret) Marciano Norman with a ceremonial ceremony held at the H horse racing Venue.M Hasan Gayo, Central Aceh, Tuesday (11/09/2024) morning.
The opening ceremony began with a parade or defile featuring athletes, jockeys, officials and managers from various regions in Indonesia. This Defile was greeted enthusiastically by thousands of spectators who packed the gayo people’s pride racetrack.
The opening ceremony of Horse Racing, also attended by Pj. The Central District of Aceh, Subhandhy, AP, M.Si, chairman of PP Pordasi, Triwatty Marciano, elements of Forkopimda Central Aceh, Tecnical delegate, chairman of KONI Central Aceh, Chairman of Pordasi Aceh, athletes, officials to referees of horse racing sports.
In his speech, Pj. Regent Subhandhy said, Welcome to all athletes and official horse racing sports from all over Indonesia in Central Aceh Regency, Aceh province and the presence of the contingent is a clear proof of the spirit of sports that unites us all.
“Welcome to all athletes, officials, and spectators who have attended from various parts of the country. We are very proud and honored to welcome all of you here. Your presence is a true testament to the spirit of sport that unites us all, regardless of background, ethnicity or religion,” he said.
Subhandhy hopes that horse racing sports can run successfully and smoothly. As well as enjoying every moment and producing beautiful memories that will be remembered in the history of the 21st Aceh-North Sumatra PON.
“To the whole community, let’s create a positive atmosphere and support every game with high spirits. Make this event as an event to have fun and celebrate the spirit of sports that unites us all and become history for Central Aceh”, said Pj. Subhanallah in front of the audience.
Meanwhile, KONI Chairman Lieutenant General (Ret) Marciano Norman who acted as Inspector of the ceremony in his speech expressed his highest appreciation to Pj. The Regent and the people of Central Aceh have received the contingent warmly, proudly at lapangan pacu kuda H.M. Hasan Gayo the best racetrack in Indonesia.
“thank you and highest appreciation to Pj. Regent Mr. Subhandhy and the entire community of Central Aceh has received the contingent well and warmly, of course I am proud to see the racetrack field H.M. Hasan Gayo is the best racetrack in Indonesia”, he said.
The chairman of the central KONI also emphasized the importance of the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship during the match and hoped that athletes and officials could show their best abilities with full respect to make the name of the region and Indonesia proud.
“PON unites us who come from all over indonesia to stay in touch in Takengon, this is proof of sports as a unifying nation, let’s celebrate together. For athletes, officials and managers, congratulations on competing, keep sportsmanship to give the best not only for your region but also for indonesia”, concluded Marciano.
Horse racing sports competitions will take place over the next two days, with various categories and classes contested. The best jockeys and horses from various regions in Indonesia will compete for the PON gold medal.