The Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) Papua, which is preparing athletes for the XX National Sports Week (PON), also responded to the discourse of holding a grand celebration without spectators.
The discourse was raised by the Chairman of the Central KONI, Marciano Norman, a few days ago with the consideration of the corona virus pandemic situation which is still inflamed in Indonesia.
KONI Papua through the General Secretary, Kenius Kogoya, assesses that the discourse will affect the appearance of athletes competing in the XX PON considering that the presence of the audience will certainly motivate them more.
However, he also understands that the corona virus pandemic situation has not yet subsided, making any scenario worthy of consideration for the safety of many people.
"PON this time is a little different because it takes place in the midst of a pandemic. I don't know whether the organizers will allow spectators. Even though the presence of spectators is important to encourage athletes," said Kenius, Tuesday (26/1/21).
Kenius said that his party now hopes that all Papuan athletes in each sport who are undergoing TC so that they can finalize their preparation properly in order to get the best results.
"If it is then held without spectators, then what we ask our athletes to prepare themselves well so they can become champions," he said.
KONI Pusat recently expressed the discourse of PON XX in Tanah Papua, possibly without the crowd of spectators. That is the worst scenario that the Central KONI will prepare if the corona virus pandemic has not subsided until the celebration begins.
Apart from discussing without an audience, the General Chairman of the Central KONI, Marciano Norman, also admitted that he would prepare another alternative scenario if the XX PON was actually held without an audience.
The alternative scenario is that the Central KONI will attempt to broadcast XX PON in Tanah Papua live streaming or via television broadcasts so that the public can still watch the excitement of the biggest sports party in Indonesia.
Source: https://www.indosport.com/multi-event/20210126/wacana-pon-xx-tanpa-penonton-koni-papua-minta-atlet-persentuk-mental
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