The minister emphasized that the championship would allow athletes to demonstrate their fighting spirit, resilience, and commitment to karate while striving for excellence and bringing honor to Indonesia.
"Remember that behind every victory, hard work, discipline, and an unyielding spirit are the foundation for success. Make this championship a forum to hone the abilities and strengthen the fraternity between us," Ariotedjo said in the ministry's statement here on Saturday.
He explained that as one of the leading sports listed in the National Sports Grand Design (DBON), karate has an important role in generating athletes who can gain achievements at the international level.
"We want to ensure that every coaching and competition runs sustainably because this is where athletes who will be the national pride are born," he stated.
At the opening ceremony of the 2024 INKAI National Championship at the Ciracas Sports Complex, East Jakarta, on Friday (November 8), Minister Ariotedjo was awarded the INKAI Honorary Black Belt.
General Chairman of INKAI Ivan Yulivan pinned the black belt.
Ariotedjo, therefore, expressed gratitude for the honorary belt. According to the minister, the pinning of INKAI's honorary black belt was an award and a symbol of brotherhood and commitment to advancing karate in Indonesia.
"Through a championship like this, INKAI continues to show its role in fostering and developing young karate talents who will later carry Indonesia's name at the world level," he noted.
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