Posts with tag: Sport
Talking Indonesia: the Kanjuruhan football disaster
Security, Society, Talking IndonesiaWhy would police use tear gas in a sold-out stadium, and what accountability is likely after the death of so many fans? Dr Dave McRae speaks to Usman Hamid and Yogi Setya Permana in the wake of the Kanjuruhan tragedy.
The toxic masculinity of Indonesia’s police was on full display in Malang
Gender, Security, Top StoriesAustralia should reflect on its role in financing and militarising Indonesia's police force.
The disposable lives of Indonesian football fans
Security, Society, Top StoriesThe tragedy in Malang was entirely avoidable. Sadly, those culpable will likely escape without appropriate punishment.
Indonesian football: a matter of life and death
Analysis, SocietyThe brutal death of Persija supporter Haringga Sirla at the hands of rival Persib supporters in September attracted national and international attention. But two months on, has anything been done to prevent further violence? Dr Andy Fuller looks at the problems plaguing Indonesian domestic football.
It’s time for Indonesians to say goodbye to the ‘supercrip’
Analysis, Arts, Human Rights, Policy in FocusIndonesia is still basking in the success of the 2018 Asian Games and Asian Para Games. Slamet Thohari writes that while Indonesia deserves the plaudits it received, the Games also served to highlight outdated attitudes to people with disability.
Talking Indonesia: football and fan culture
Society, Talking IndonesiaDespite the many problems of its domestic leagues, Indonesia has a strong and passionate football fan culture. Who exactly supports football and in what ways? What can be done to improve the game, for supporters and players? Dr Ken Setiawan discusses these issues and more with Dr Andy Fuller in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.