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

Sports, Nationalism, and Justice: The Role of Sports in Promoting National Unity or Exclusion in Indonesia

Senala Tisara Putri (Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia)
Coralyx Nyvara Wilson (The University of Queensland)



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Publish Date
30 Apr 2025

Abstract

Sports in Indonesia have long been viewed as a tool for fostering national unity, but this often comes at the expense of certain ethnic, regional, or cultural groups. This paper explores how Indonesian sports both promote national identity and sometimes reinforce exclusionary practices. It examines how sports narratives, media coverage, and major events shape perceptions of national belonging, often sidelining minority groups or reinforcing regional divides. The paper critically analyzes the impact of nationalist sentiments in sports on social justice, focusing on the representation and treatment of marginalized communities. It also explores the role of sports in creating inclusive national identities and proposes policies for ensuring that sports are used as a tool for unity without perpetuating exclusion.

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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, ...