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Viral: One-star General Clashes with Marshal at Jogja Marathon

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A video showing a high-ranking Indonesian military official arguing with a race marshal at the Mandiri Jogja Marathon has gone viral.
  • The official, Brig. Gen. Yuniar Dwi Hantono, allegedly tried to have his security detail join him in crossing the finish line.
  • The marshal refused, citing race rules, leading to the confrontation.

A video circulating on social media shows a confrontation between a one-star Indonesian Army general and a race marshal at the Mandiri Jogja Marathon 2026. The incident occurred in the Candi Prambanan area of Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta.

The footage shows the official, identified as Brig. Gen. Yuniar Dwi Hantono, commander of Korem 072/Pamungkas, attempting to have his security detail run with him to the finish line. However, the race marshal blocked their path, adhering to the event's operational procedures.

This is my escort, this is my escort.

— Brig. Gen. Yuniar Dwi HantonoThe Indonesian general arguing with the race marshal at the Mandiri Jogja Marathon.

"This is my escort, this is my escort," Brig. Gen. Yuniar is heard saying in the viral video, his voice raised. The marshal firmly responded, "It cannot be, Sir."

After a brief exchange, the general proceeded to the finish line alone, leaving his escort behind. The video has sparked widespread discussion online, with many netizens identifying the official and criticizing his behavior during the marathon.

It cannot be, Sir.

— Race MarshalThe race marshal refusing the general's request to have his escort join him at the finish line.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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