Donggala Regency Encourages Youth Character Building Through Sports

The Donggala Regency government in Central Sulawesi is actively promoting sports as a vital tool for shaping the character of its youth. Regent Vera Elena Laruni highlighted the importance of sports in instilling essential life values among students.

According to Laruni, participation in sports teaches crucial values such as discipline, teamwork, honesty, responsibility, and the spirit of never giving up. She stressed that every student competing in sports events represents their school, family, and the future generation of Donggala Regency. Therefore, their conduct during competitions is paramount.

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So, these students must be able to show sportsmanship in every sports match, respect their opponents, and maintain brotherhood during the competition.

"So, these students must be able to show sportsmanship in every sports match, respect their opponents, and maintain brotherhood during the competition," Laruni stated. She believes that sports activities provide a strategic platform for developing healthy, well-rounded, and competitive young individuals.

The local government has pledged its commitment to continuously support various activities that serve as character-building avenues for students beyond the classroom. Laruni urged students to leverage sports competitions as opportunities for self-development, emphasizing that sports teach hard work, resilience, togetherness, and accountability.

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The local government supports various activities that can be a means of character building for students outside of school.