Acting Governor Releases Morning Run Event with Kopassus at GBK
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
It's amazing, I give appreciation and enthusiasm to always be close to the community
Jakarta Acting Governor, Heru Budi Hartono, released the morning run race with the elite national army soldiers, Kopassus, and residents, Saturday (10/29) morning. The competition at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), Senayan, Central Jakarta is attended by around 1,500 participants.
The activity began with singing the Indonesian Raya anthem and continued with a pulse test by pressing a vein in the neck or arm. After that, warm up together.
Most DPRD Factions Support Two Draft Bylaws Filed by Acting GovernorThe competition, titled 'Running with the Courtyard and Kopassus', covered a distance of about five kilometers, starting and finishing in the City Forest area of GBK.
Acting Governor appreciated events like this which signify that Kopassus is in the hearts of the people. The people love Kopassus and the army through the ranks of Kopassus also loves its people.
"It's amazing, I give appreciation and enthusiasm to always be close to the community," he expressed.
Kopassus General Commander Maj. Gen. Iwan Setiawan thanked the Jakarta Acting Governor for being willing to attend and take the time amid his busy schedule.
He explained that today's activity was attended by around 1,500 participants. They came from elements of Kopassus soldiers, Marines, and civil society.
"Hopefully, it can entertain and create a close relationship between Kopassus and all residents of the capital," he hoped.
He asserted it was a form of Kopassus' love for the people, providing a happy atmosphere of joy in the community.
As for the information, the event is colored with martial arts attractions from the Merpati Putih Silat College, Zumba gymnastics, and fun games. There is also an exhibition of Kopassus Alutsista to the performance of Kopassus soldiers.
