He said public interest in sport has been rising, driven by a broader focus on wellness, and expressed hope it would support a healthier, more equitable and prosperous Indonesia.
He made the remarks while attending the fourth anniversary of Meta Run, themed “Wellness.”
He praised the event’s wellness focus, particularly its inclusivity, which involved diverse groups including the deaf community.
He said the approach showed sport can be a shared space open to all without discrimination.
The minister also congratulated the Meta Run community on its four-year journey as a platform for runners and sports enthusiasts.
He said communities like Meta Run play a key role in raising public awareness of healthy lifestyles.
He added that such support helps embed sport as part of daily life and strengthens its potential as a health-based tourism driver.
He welcomed Meta Run’s contribution, saying its continued engagement with runners underscores sport’s value as a long-term investment.
He urged the public to sustain the positive trend in sports participation as part of broader community empowerment efforts, encouraging people to stay active and healthy.
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Translator: Anita Permata Dewi, Katriana
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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