JAYAPURA - The Papua NPC contingent was officially released to participate in the XVII National Paraliande Week (Peparnas) in Solo, Central Java 2024.

The release by the Acting Governor of Papua, Ramses Limbong at the local Governor's Office, Soa Siu Street, Dok II, Jayapura City, Monday (23/9/2024).

"I ask for the support of all Papuan people for our contingent who will go to Peparnas Solo. Let's unite our energy and prayers for the success of our athletes."

"Because your success is our pride. Remember, you not only carry your name but also the name of Papua Province and the entire community. " said Governor Limbong.

Meanwhile, Peparnas XVII will "Because your success is the pride of all of us. Remember, you not only carry your name but also the name of Papua Province and the entire community," said Governor Limbong.be opened on October 5, 2024 at Manahan Stadium Solo by President Joko Widodo.

193 Papuan NPC athletes are confirmed to compete in 12 sports with a target of winning 66 gold medals.

Governor Limbong in his direction is optimistic that Papuan NPC athletes can achieve achievements and make Papua proud.

However, he continued, Peparnas is not only about medals and achievements but also builds confidence and shows that every individual, regardless of background or physical condition, has extraordinary potential.

"But even so, I still hope that the athletes can show their best abilities and inspire many people with their achievements. Compete with sportsmanship and hopefully can achieve or improve achievements as expected," he urged.

Chairman of NPC Papua, Jaya Kusuma is optimistic that his athletes can achieve the gold medal target.

"If in 2021 we are the host, we are the overall champion, but in Peparnas 2024 we are optimistic that we will remain in the top five nationally," he said.

Jaya Kusuma added that the national top five target has been proven since Peparnas 2012 in Riau. Then the 2016 West Java National Competition.

"So that we can achieve it to enter the top five nationally," he said. ***