JAYAPURA – The Daily Executive of Papua Governor Muhammad Ridwan Rumasukun arrives in Semarang City, Central Java Province, Thursday (13/7/2023) afternoon, around 15.30 local time.

Governor Ridwan attends the opening of the 2023 Korpri XVI National Sports Week (Pornas), in Semarang, Central Java. Upon arrival at General Ahmad Yani International Airport, Governor Ridwan and his entourage who were present accompanied by Papua Regional Secretary Derek Hegemur, were immediately welcomed by local government representatives.

Both of them were necklaced with Lurik shawls which are typical fabrics from Klaten Regency, Central Java, witnessed by Contingent Chairman Aaron Rumainum and heads of the Regional Apparatus Organization of Papua. Head of the Papua Communication and Informatics Department, Jeri A. Yudianto said the presence of Governor Ridwan, in addition to attending the opening of Pornas XVI 2023 to provide a moral injection for athletes who will compete."

The Governor was present in Semarang to boost the confidence of Papuan athletes who will compete in Pornas, regardless of the opening celebration tomorrow (Friday, ed).

"In essence, the arrival of the Governor is a form of appreciation and support for the XVI Papua National Pornas contingent. Even the Regional Secretary of Papua was also present who will support athletes, "explained Jeri to reporters.

It is planned that the Acting Governor of Papua accompanied by the Acting Secretary of Papua will follow the Welcome Dinner on Thursday night and the opening of the Central Java Korpri XVI National Pornas, Friday (1/13/2023). Meanwhile, five sports of Korpri Papua were ready to compete in Pornas Korpri XVI, Central Java.

Tennis Manager, Tery Wanena said two gold medals will be brought home from Semarang to Papua because the capabilities are distributed throughout Indonesia." We have the spirit to win in the competition," he said. ***