The 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, …
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PSBS Biak: The Pacific Typhoon Ready to Roar Again in BRI Super League 2025/26
by Senamanby SenamanAs the 2025–26 BRI Super League looms into view, PSBS Biak—the only Papuan club in Indonesia’s top flight—stands at a crossroads of identity, geography, and ambition. Nicknamed the “Pacific Typhoon” …
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Jayawijaya Regency Builds Sports Facilities in Four Districts to Foster Local Talent and Strengthen Human Capital in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIn a bid to uplift the quality of human capital and unearth local sporting talent, the Jayawijaya Regency Government in Papua has embarked on a new initiative to develop sports …
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Against the backdrop of team training, Persipura Jayapura lifted the curtain on its striking new jersey ahead of the 2025–26 Championship season. The launch, held at Hotel UNY in Wates, …
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Papua’s Teenage Girls Football Team Shines at Pertiwi 2025 Cup, Calls for More Competitions at Home
by Senamanby SenamanThe radiant passion of Papua’s young female footballers once again lit up the national stage as the Papua All-Stars team showcased both talent and determination in the Pertiwi 2025 Cup, …