As many as 1,149 students of primary, junior, senior, vocational high schools, and SLB (school for disabled) participate National Student Sport Olympic (O2SN) in South Jakarta.

to excel and compete healthily

South Jakarta Vice Mayor, Edi Sumantri, said the coaching and development of sports at every level of education is one part of the four pillars of national education development policy, which include exercise of the heart, exercise of feeling, exercise of thought, and sport.

"Sport is a physical activity that can raise enthusiasm, foster brotherhood, sportsmanship and friendship. Sports can also have strategic meaning for nation and character building," he said, Tuesday (4/23).

Edi hopes O2SN can be the right and valuable momentum for student-aged children to be able to excel and compete healthily. Apart from that, it is also hoped that this activity can provide a good learning experience and implement the Pancasila Student profile.

"I would like to thank the committee and all parties who have helped organize O2SN. I ask the committee, referees and jury team, including the contingents, to maintain the security and order situation for the successful implementation of this activity," he added.

Meanwhile, South Jakarta Education Sub-agency's Area I Head, Sarwoko, explained the activity is held from April 23 to May 31, 2024.

"The competitions are swimming, pencak silat, karate, badminton, athletics, chess and table tennis," he explained.

He hopes that apart from providing students with the opportunity to show their abilities in sports, this O2SN can also provide special benefits for students when registering for school through the PPDB selection.

One of SMA Dharma Karya Jakarta students, Keiko, stated he participates pencak silat for creative solo category.

"It's my first time participating this event. Hopefully I can give my best here, and also get achievement in national and international events in the future," he hoped.