Indonesian Sports Justice Review
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): January, 2025

Sports for Development: Leveraging Athletic Programs for Social Change in Indonesia

Siti Fatimatus Sholihah (Universitas Khairun)
Mustafa Qori Ahmad (Mahidol University)



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Publish Date
31 Jan 2025

Abstract

Sports have the power to foster social change by addressing key societal issues such as poverty, education, and gender inequality. This paper investigates how sports programs in Indonesia are being used as a tool for development, focusing on how athletic programs are integrated into community development efforts. It explores examples of programs that promote gender equality, youth empowerment, and health education, analyzing their success in effecting social change. Through interviews with community leaders, sports administrators, and participants, the study evaluates the effectiveness of sports for development initiatives in Indonesia and identifies key strategies for scaling up these programs. The paper concludes by proposing policies to better support the integration of sports programs into national development agendas, particularly in underserved and rural regions.

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sports

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Indonesian Sports Justice Review (e-ISSN: 3164-6867) is published by COLLEGIUM JUSTICIA INDONESIA, issued four times a year in January, April, July, and October, and was first published in 2024. It is a double anonymous peer-reviewed academic journal focusing on the relationship between sports, law, ...