The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, directly led a joint sports activity with the extended family of the Ministry of Defense (Kemhan) in the National Monument (Monas) area, Central Jakarta, on Friday morning (24/7/2026). This activity was held as a platform to maintain physical fitness while strengthening ties of friendship and cohesiveness within the ministry environment.
The event began with an aerobics session enthusiastically attended by all employees. On that occasion, the Deputy Minister of Defense (Wamenhan) of the Republic of Indonesia, Donny Ermawan Taufanto, also presented the Rotating Trophy and awards for the 2026 Ministry of Defense Sports Week (POR). For this year's edition, the Secretariat General (Setjen) of the Ministry of Defense successfully emerged as the General Champion after dominating various sports categories contested.
In his briefing, Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin emphasized that this joint sports activity is not just a physical routine or a mere competition venue. He stressed the importance of building esprit de corps and strengthening synergy between divisions to support the smooth execution of core tasks in guarding national sovereignty.
Furthermore, Sjafrie urged all defense personnel to continue maintaining discipline, honing competence, and increasing professionalism amidst increasingly dynamic global challenges. Solid cooperation and firm dedication are considered the main pillars in achieving a resilient national defense system.
The agenda, which took place in a warm atmosphere, was also attended by the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) of the MoD, Echelon I to IV officials, as well as all ministry staff. This togetherness reflects a collective commitment to creating a healthy, harmonious, and productive work environment.
