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The INDONESIAN, (Jakarta)— Freestyle Boxing Organization (FBO) Indonesia continues to strengthen its position as a professional and competitive national martial arts sports organization. Chairman of FBO Indonesia, Ferdinand Weimar DJ CH, revealed that official communication has been established with the Chairman of the Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI), Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Marciano Norman, as part of a strategic effort for FBO Indonesia to be formally recognized under KONI, participate in the National Sports Games (PON), and pave the way toward international competition.
“Bismillah, we ask for prayers and support from the entire FBO Indonesia family. Thank God, initial communication with the Chairman of KONI has been established and responded to positively. We hope to meet soon to discuss FBO Indonesia’s entry into KONI, participation in PON, and even advancement to the international arena,” Ferdinand Weimar stated.
With strong optimism, he emphasized that FBO Indonesia was founded on the spirit of unity and nationalism.
“FBO is from us, for us. Long live FBO. The Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia is non-negotiable,” he affirmed.
In line with this strategic agenda, FBO Indonesia is intensifying its national consolidation through the organization of the Inaugural Championship Belt Event for the Chairman of FBO Indonesia, scheduled to take place on January 25, 2026, in Surakarta (Solo).
The event is designed as a crucial momentum for young, talented athletes from across the country to showcase their abilities in freestyle boxing, while also serving as an initial platform for systematic athlete development toward national and international levels.
“This event is not merely a competition, but a foundation for athlete development, character building, and strengthening a professional and integrity-based martial arts sports ecosystem,” Ferdinand said.
To ensure technical readiness, security, and the smooth implementation of the national agenda, the central leadership of FBO Indonesia conducted a series of courtesy visits and cross-sectoral audiences with elements of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and National Police (Polri) in the regions of Surakarta and Yogyakarta.
The audience in Surakarta was attended directly by Chairman Ferdinand Weimar DJ CH, accompanied by Head of the FBO Indonesia Acceleration Task Force Leo Situmorang, Chairman of FBO Indonesia Central Java DPD Hasan, S.H., along with central and regional management representatives.
Officials receiving the audience included:
Commander of Military Police Detachment IV/4 Surakarta, Lt. Col. Cpm Rifky Nurachman, S.H.
Chief of Surakarta Police, Senior Commissioner Catur Cahyono Wibowo, S.I.K., M.H.
Commander of Adi Soemarmo Air Base, First Marshal TNI Henri Ahmad Badawi, S.M., M.M., M.Han.
Commander of Military Resort Command (Korem) 074/Warastratama, Colonel Inf. Muhammad Arry Yudistira
During the meeting, Colonel Muhammad Arry Yudistira expressed strong appreciation for FBO Indonesia, noting its strategic role in fostering discipline, fighting spirit, and national character among young athletes through martial arts sports.
The series of visits continued to Adi Sutjipto Air Base in Yogyakarta, represented by senior staff officers, including Col. Pnb Surono (Head of Operations), Col. Pnb Rully (Head of Personnel), Lt. Col. Lek Kurniawan (Head of Territorial Affairs), and Col. Tek Hendry 043 (Head of Logistics). Additional meetings were also held with the Yogyakarta Korem Commander and the Yogyakarta Naval Base Commander (Danlanal).
All TNI–Polri elements expressed their appreciation and full readiness to synergize with FBO Indonesia in the development and organization of martial arts sports activities.
FBO Indonesia: A National Home for Athlete Development
The Chairman of FBO Indonesia emphasized that FBO serves as a unifying national home, where young athlete development is carried out in a structured, tiered, and sustainable manner.
“God willing, the inaugural championship belt event will proceed safely and successfully. FBO Central, FBO Central Java, and the TNI–Polri elements are fully prepared to provide their support. We uphold sportsmanship, professionalism, and the spirit of nationalism,” he said.
He also invited members of the Board of Patrons, Advisory Board, Board of Trustees, senior figures, mentors, and the entire FBO Indonesia family to continue offering prayers and support.
Organizational Strengthening: Nearly 10 Regional Boards Officially Established
From an institutional perspective, FBO Indonesia continues to strengthen its national organizational structure. To date, nearly 10 Regional Executive Boards (DPD) have officially joined, including Central Java, West Java, North Sumatra, and Lampung, along with several other regions currently in the formation process.
With solid organizational consolidation, strong cross-sectoral support, and a grand vision toward KONI, PON, and the international stage, FBO Indonesia remains optimistic about its growth as a national martial arts sports organization that contributes meaningfully to athletic achievement and national unity.
Source: Compiled from various sources
Media Center: Majelis Adat Indonesia (MAI)
Editor: Prime News Post – Executive Editorial Team
