Sports & Activities
Saturday Morning Golf (SMoG): Friendly Competition and an International Blast
Are you interested in playing golf? Would you like to play regularly with a group that plays seriously but has a lot of fun at the same time? Did you know that a group of expat gentlemen known as “SMoG” have been playing golf most Saturdays since the year 2000? We believe we are the

The Maxidrill NewZ-INDO Sports Day
The first week of February brought bad flooding to much of Jakarta, and the much awaited early morning fixture between the NZexpats XI vs Nusantara Invitation XI at the Nusantara Polo Club was abandoned without a ball being bowled after morning rains made the track a bog on February 3. Rugby team NZexpats XI before

100 students Joined Coaching Clinic with The Indonesia Hockey Federation
The Indonesia Hockey Federation (FHI), in cooperation with the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce (KADIN) in Surabaya collaborated with the British Chamber (BritCham) of Commerce, to hold a coaching clinic for 100 students from four schools in Surabaya and Sidoarjo. Around 100 students from four schools in Surabaya and Sidoarjo on the Hockey coaching clininc. Photo courtesy

Indonesia Races Against Time to Host Its First Triathlon in September
Triathlons, a multi-sequence endurance test involving three or more disciplines, are among the world’s fastest growing sports. Its popularity has soared in recent years. This September, Rhino is set up for a 1000 m swim, 20 km bike ride and 10 km run. Photo courtesy of Rhino Cross/NOW!JAKARTA This September, Indonesia will host its first

World Cup Fever Infects Indonesia
Football fans around the world are gearing up for the biggest sporting event of the year: the FIFA World Cup in Russia. From 14 June to 15 July, 32 national teams will compete to take home the highly coveted trophy, combining skills and tactics, mostly on— but also off —the pitch. It doesn’t seem likely

British School Jakarta’s Gymnastics Programme Trains Students to Elite Levels
Expanded facilities and guidance from coaches who were once professional gymnasts help students master complex moves on the floor and beam. The gymnastics programme at British School Jakarta. Photo courtesy of British School Jakarta/NOW!JAKARTA “Sports are a great way to bring people together,” Johannes Chun, Sports Facilities Manager at British School Jakarta (BSJ), says. Indeed

In St. Petersburg, An Indonesian Volunteer Assists
Around 15,000 people from across the world gather in cities across Russia to gain valuable experience as volunteers at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Puspita Atirennu, who hails from Indonesia, is among those spending time in St. Petersburg at this global sporting event. Puspita Atirennu participates in FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia

Liverpool & England Football Legend Phil Neal Back in Jakarta
Former Liverpool & England legend Phil Neal arrived in Jakarta on 22 June as part of the British Chamber of Commerce’s celebration of ten years of Giving Kids A Sporting Chance. During the visit to Jakarta, English Football legend Phil Neal also met with his Indonesian fans. Photo courtesy of British Chamber of Commerce/NOW!JAKARTA Phil

Are You A Sports Shopper?
When I received the email from my editor saying that this month’s theme is health, sports and recreation, my mind went numb. This is really an issue that I have never liked and the only thing closest to sports in my life is walking (see last month’s issue). Shopping could be the form of consumerism

Do You Know These Indonesian Traditional Sports?
Football, badminton or paragliding are common sports that are played universally. But that there are a few traditional sports that are still played in neighbourhoods across Indonesia. Some of them are associated with celebrations, while others are inherited from local cultural rituals. Here are a few of them: Balap Karung (sack racing) is the most

The Most Unique Things About Asian Games
The ongoing 18th Asian Games has surprised many Asian communities and the world. Indonesia has been proving its excellence in sports so far. Held in Jakarta and Palembang it has been a big success since the opening. The opening of the 18th Asian Games at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. Photo courtesy of getty/NOW!JAKARTA At first,

Plataran Indonesia Hosts the Pasuruan Bromo Marathon and Celebrates with Plataran Extravaganza
The Pasuruan Bromo Marathon on 23 September was made possible with the support of Plataran Indonesia and the Pasuruan regional government. For the past six years, the event has been committed to increasing well-being, education, health and economic prosperity throughout the region and promoting cross-cultural relationships. More than 1,600 runners from around the world gathered

Memorable Moments from Asian Para Games 2018
Following the success of the Asian Games 2018, Indonesia received praise from the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) for its hosting of the third Asian Para Games 2018. Indonesia took fifth place with 37 gold, 47 silver and 51 bronze medals at Asia Para games 2018. Photo courtesy Asian Para Games/Antara/NOW!JAKARTA A beautiful parade of flags