When the 2025–2026 BRI Super League season began, few anticipated how quickly PSBS Biak—affectionately known as Badai Pasifik (Pacific Storm)—would find itself fighting to climb out of a dangerous zone …
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A New Dawn for the Black Pearl: Persipura Jayapura’s Strategic Alliance with Bank Papua Rekindles the Dream of Returning to Liga 1
by Senamanby SenamanFor football fans in Papua, Persipura Jayapura is more than a club; it is an emblem of identity, unity, and pride. The team known as the Mutiara Hitam—the Black Pearl—has …
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Papua Athletes Shine Bright in POPNAS and PEPARPENAS 2025: Rising from Challenges Toward National Glory
by Senamanby SenamanAt the closing of the twin national sporting events—Pekan Olahraga Pelajar Nasional (National Student Sports Week, or POPNAS XVII) and Pekan Paralimpik Pelajar Nasional (National Student Paralympic Week, or PEPARPENAS …
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Governor Mathius D. Fakhiri and the Reawakening of Persipura Jayapura: A Vision Beyond Football
by Senamanby SenamanOn a cool evening at the magnificent Lukas Enembe Stadium in Jayapura, Governor Mathius D. Fakhiri watched intently as Persipura Jayapura clashed with Persiba Balikpapan. It was October 19, 2025—a …
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MyPertamina Futsal Competition: Nurturing Papua’s Young Talents Through the Spirit of Sport
by Senamanby SenamanThe rhythmic thud of a futsal ball against the wooden floor echoed through GOR Cenderawasih in Jayapura. The stands were a sea of colors—students in their school jerseys, teachers cheering …
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Papua’s Football Awakening: How Refereeing Education 2025 Is Shaping the Future of Fair Play and National Pride
by Senamanby SenamanIn the heart of Papua, where towering mountains meet dense jungle and rich cultural traditions echo through the valleys, something more than a football match is taking place. It’s a …
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Papua Black Orchids’ Powerful Debut at the 7th Merdeka Bowl Shines Light on Women’s Pride in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanWhen the final whistle blew in Yogyakarta at the close of the 7th Merdeka Bowl, few would have guessed that one of the most powerful stories to emerge wasn’t about …
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From the Mountains of Papua to the Spotlight of Bangkok: Edwin Kaisiri’s Bodybuilding Journey
by Senamanby SenamanOn a humid evening in Bangkok, under the bright stage lights of the SEABPF (South East Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation) 2025 competition, a quiet ripple of applause gave …
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Persipura Jayapura Launches 36-Man Squad: A Season of Revival, Hope, and Legacy in Liga 2
by Senamanby SenamanThe ballroom of Hotel Horison Kotaraja was alive with a sense of destiny. Lights glimmered against red-and-black banners, the unmistakable colors of Persipura Jayapura, as players, officials, fans, and community …
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Sentani Futsal Cup 2025: A Celebration of Identity, Youth Power, and the Rise of OAP Talent in Indonesian Sports
by Senamanby SenamanBeneath the blazing tropical sun of Papua, a revolution in youth expression is underway—not through speeches or songs, but through sport. In a region often overlooked in the national spotlight, …