West Java Reaps Benefits of Good Coaching at Papua PON

West Java finished the Papua PON on Thursday (14/10/2021) with 133 gold medals, 105 silvers and 115 bronzes. The province outperformed Jakarta, which came in second place with 110 golds, 91 silvers and 100 bronzes.

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West Java players celebrate winning a gold medal after winning the 2021 Papua PON women's volleyball final against Central Java at Koya Koso Sports Center, Jayapura City, Papua, Tuesday (12/10/2021).

West Java has successfully defended its title as overall champion at the 2021 National Games (PON) in Papua. A strong commitment to sustainable athlete development was the recipe for the province’s success.

JAYAPURA, KOMPAS — West Java has successfully defended its title as overall champion at the 2021 National Games (PON) in Papua. The province’s achievement, a repeat of the 2016 games, has been attributed to its tiered and sustainable development programs for the local athletes.