For a teenager from Papua Tengah (Central Papua), the journey to Jakarta for Indonesia’s Independence Day ceremony is already a remarkable achievement. For Papua Paskibraka 2026 member Gladys Manuella Aibekob, …
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Papua youth talent development
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Two promising young athletes from Papua Tengah Province are preparing to represent Indonesia on the international stage after being selected to participate in the Kids Try 2026 International Youth Rugby …
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Gauri Rumbiak, a young pencak silat athlete from Timika, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, carried more than her dreams when she stepped onto the competition mat at the 2026 Presidential …
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Four talented teenagers from Papua, are Jusak Gabriel Lorens (Jayapura), Oscar R. Marandof (Biak), Bova Ruth Putri Tamba (Biak), and Rullyn Renanda Warami (Biak) will proudly represent their province at …
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Sport
Papua Football Academy Sends Four Talents to Indonesian U-17 National Team
by Senamanby SenamanFor many young footballers growing up in Papua, the chance to don the red and white jersey of Indonesia is a dream that often seems out of reach. But for …
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As the morning sun rose above Mandala Stadium, Jayapura City, the sound of starting pistols echoed across the track. Young runners burst from the blocks, long-jump athletes prepped for their …
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Social & Culture
How the Cenderawasih Cup Domino Tournament Is Finding Talent and Building Community in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanOn February 7-8, 2026 in Jayapura, the sound in the hall isn’t cheers or chants; it’s people concentrating. Hundreds of players sit across from each other at small tables, staring …
