Sports
From VAR to Robot Umpires, Here’s How Technology Is Changing the Face of Sports
Technology is transforming sports with robot umpires in MLB, semi-automated offsides in the Premier League, and optical tracking in the WNBA. While these tools enhance accuracy and fan experience, they also raise concerns over player stress, loss of spontaneity, infrastructure readiness, and the balance between human judgment and automated decisions.
Observer: Revocation of the Minister of Youth and Sports Regulation restores the institutional function of sports
Sports observer Djoko Pekik says revoking Ministerial Regulation No. 14 of 2024 restores institutional autonomy and independence of sports bodies. The regulation had overstepped into internal governance, undermining federations like KONI and KOI. Minister Erick Thohir’s revocation aligns with the Olympic Charter and presidential directive to simplify rules.
East Java Governor Calls Unesa the Epicenter of Sports Science
“At the 42nd Haornas commemoration at Unesa, East Java Governor Khofifah declared Unesa the ‘epicenter of sports science’ in Indonesia. She praised the university’s breakthroughs and urged ongoing synergy between government, KONI, and Unesa. Collaborative support, she argued, is vital to nurture athletes and advance sports across East Java.”
Amri/Nita Defeat Japanese Superior Pair to Advance to the Quarterfinals of the 2025 Korea Open
Indonesian mixed doubles pair Amri Syahnawi and Nita Violina Marwah defeated Japanese sixth-seed duo Hiroki Midorikawa/Natsu Saito 21-19, 21-14 in the round of 16 at the 2025 Korea Open, securing a place in the quarterfinals and delivering a confidence-boosting upset.
