New Youth & Sports Minister Erick Thohir Leaves Fate as PSSI Chairman to FIFA
Erick Thohir appointed Indonesia’s Youth and Sports Minister while still serving as PSSI Chairman. FIFA to decide on his dual role.
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Aldila Sutjiadi and Giuliana Olmos Runner Up in Guadalajara WTA 500 Final
Aldila Sutjiadi and Giuliana Olmos finish runner-up at Guadalajara WTA 500 doubles, falling to top seeds Melichar-Martinez/Khromacheva. Read more here.
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Indonesia Held by Laos in U-23 Asian Cup Qualifier Stalemate
Indonesia U-23 were stunned by a 0-0 draw against Laos in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers opener. Read the full match report here.
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Jakarta Archbishop Urges Calm, Clarity Amid Nationwide Protests
Jakarta Archbishop Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo urges calm, solidarity, and prayer as protests rock Indonesia. Leaders call for peace and restraint. Read the full story.
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Satria Muda WIns IBL All Indonesian 2025 Title with Perfect Record
Satria Muda Pertamina Bandung wins IBL All Indonesian 2025 after sweeping Dewa United in the finals, finishing the season undefeated. Read the full match report here.
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Putri KW Wins Bronze Medal at BWF World Championships
Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani won bronze at the 2025 BWF World Championships, ending a 10-year drought in women’s singles. Read the full story here.
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Football Players Zijlstram, Kopp, van de Pol, Nottet Swear Oath as Indonesian Citizens
Mauro Zijlstra and three female diaspora players officially gain Indonesian citizenship, boosting Indonesia’s men’s and women’s football ambitions. Read the full story here.
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Indonesia Women’s Basketball Team Advances to ASBC 2025 Semifinals After Defeating Saudi Arabia 102-16
Indonesia women’s team crush Saudi Arabia 102-16 in ASBC 2025, booking a semifinal spot against Thailand. Read the full match report here.
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Persib Bandung Signs Indonesian Midfield Star Thom Haye on Two-Year Deal
Persib Bandung club secures national team midfielder Thom Haye on a two-year contract ahead of the 2025/26 season. Read the full story here.
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Taiwan Steps In as Indonesia’s Surprise FIFA Match Opponent After Kuwait Pullout
Taiwan replaces Kuwait as Indonesia’s FIFA Match Day rival after a sudden withdrawal. Get match details, schedules, and ticket updates. Read the full news now.
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Indonesia Wins Four Titles in Cameroon Badminton Challenge
Indonesia won four titles at the 2025 Cameroon International Challenge, dominating singles and doubles events. Full details of the badminton triumph, read now.
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Canada’s Rusty Wyatt Wins Back-to-Back F1 Powerboat World Titles at Lake Toba
Rusty Wyatt won his second straight F1 Powerboat World Championship at Lake Toba, defeating top rivals from Finland and Britain. Read the full story here.
