UNAIR NEWS 鈥� In celebration of the 43rd National Sports Day (Haornas), 东京热 () collaborated with the East Java Youth and Sports Office (Dispora Jatim) to host an inclusive sports event. The event was held along the Boulevard of MERR-C Campus, UNAIR, on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
This year’s Haornas carried the spirit of inclusivity and drew a lively turnout of thousands of participants, with special attention given to people with disabilities.
Muhamad Hadi Wawan Guntoro, head of Dispora Jatim, said the event reflects tangible collaboration between UNAIR and the East Java Provincial Government. He also praised the enthusiasm of the various exercise communities that attended, including Ling Tien Kung, Tera, Jantung Sehat, and PORPI (Indonesian Breathing Sports Association).
“I hope this event can help the community achieve complete health. Let’s get the community moving through sports and make sports part of everyday life,” he said.
UNAIR’s commitment to supporting people with disabilities
Prof Iman Prihandono PhD, Director of the Directorate of Infrastructure, Environment, and Operations Management (Ditpilar) at UNAIR, explained that UNAIR was chosen to host the event because of its adequate facilities. He also emphasized UNAIR’s strong commitment to supporting thousands of participants, particularly those with disabilities.
“Our campus facilities have been prepared to accommodate our friends with disabilities, and we have a long track record of frequent collaboration with the East Java Provincial Government,” he explained.
Prof Prihandono further emphasized UNAIR’s commitment to providing inclusive facilities, including ramps and tactile guide paths on sidewalks for the visually impaired. UNAIR also provides dedicated, wheelchair-accessible pathways. In addition, Ditpilar ensures the cleanliness of the campus environment and all its facilities.
“We provide healthcare workers on standby for emergencies, and we ensure safety through a zero-tolerance policy toward cigarette smoke, violence, and sexual harassment,” he added.
Range of inclusive sports competitions
Alongside the group exercise session, the Haornas celebration also featured a variety of sports competitions involving people with disabilities. Prof Prihandono added that the inclusivity of the event aims to show that sports are not closed off to any particular group.
“Sports should never be exclusive. Our friends with disabilities can take part too. This event is one way UNAIR contributes to the public, showing that we support sports for everyone,” he said.
Author: Putri Andini
Editor: Yulia Rohmawati
