KULON PROGO (Indonesia) – The Special Region of Yogyakarta welcomed a Basketball for Good initiative by FIBA Indonesia using basketball as a powerful tool for youth development and community engagement.
This local activation of Hoops for Health and Well-Being took place at GOR Cangkring in Kulon Progo. The event was marked by its collaborative spirit, bringing together FIBA Indonesia, the Indonesia Basketball Association (PERBASI), the Provincial Basketball Association of Yogyakarta, Kulon Progo Government Administration, the local Sports Council, and the Regency Basketball Association of Kulon Progo. Academic support was provided by Universitas Negeri Surabaya’s Center of Excellence for Science and Technology, Sport & Exercise Research Center.
120 Children participated in interactive, basketball-based games that emphasized teamwork, respect, and healthy living—core values embedded in the Basketball for Good philosophy. Alongside, 21 PE teachers from 20 elementary schools received training on how to implement sport-based development programs in their communities, guided by the Hoops for Health and Well-Being playbook developed by the FIBA Foundation.
Highlighting the event’s significance, FIBA Treasurer Ingo Weiss praised the energy and commitment of the youth, describing the initiative as a catalyst for broader change across Indonesia. FIBA CEO Patrick Mariller echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the strategic and emotional impact of these collaborations. He noted the potential for Basketball for Good to serve as a foundation for long-term development and future projects nationwide.
A key moment during the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between FIBA Indonesia and Universitas Negeri Surabaya, formalizing their partnership to advance sports research and educational outreach.
With 120 students from four local schools actively involved, this edition of Basketball for Good demonstrated the transformative power of sport when combined with strong institutional partnerships and a shared vision for youth well-being.
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The FIBA Foundation is the social and legacy arm of FIBA that addresses the role of sports and particularly basketball in society, preserving and promoting basketball’s values and its cultural heritage.
The FIBA Foundation believes that basketball has the power to empower, educate and inspire youth and facilitates this by implementing Basketball For Good projects around the world.
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