Inp.polri.go.id - Malang. Deputy Chief of the Indonesian National Police (INP), Commissioner General Ahmad Dofiri, emphasized karate’s potential as a transformative tool for youth development while opening the 2024 INP Cup INKANAS National Karate Championship at Ken Arok Sports Hall in East Java city of Malang on Friday (13/12/2024).
“INKANAS aims not only to produce talented athletes but also to promote karate as a sport that instills essential life values in young people,” he said, adding that karate emphasized on discipline, respect, tolerance, and self-reliance as foundational traits for building strong character and resilience.
Chief Dofiri underscored that fostering such qualities in youth helps prevent negative influences, including drug abuse, online gambling, and internet addiction.
“Karate shapes a strong mentality and positive character, ensuring our young generation steers clear of harmful behaviors,” he added, as quoted by antaranews.com..
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