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Ganefo, Sukarno’s Attempt to Challenge the Olympics

Sukarno held Ganefo to rival the Olympics. The sporting event was triggered by Indonesia's political stance against Israel and Taiwan.

Oleh :
14 Mei 2023
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A poster calling to support Ganefo was put out during the general meeting of the Youth Front in support of Dwikora (People’s Dual Command) in 1963. (The National Library of Indonesia).

JAKARTA was brimming with a festive mood. Many people had been flocking to the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium since morning, passing Jalan Sudirman that was heavily decorated with hundreds of banners and red-and-white flags. Vehicles flooded the road that was jam-packed with enthusiastic people. The admission was free, so no one wanted to miss the rare opportunity.

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