MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM - Medan Mayor Rico Waas has called on all participants of the BMX Drag Bike Cup of the Medan Mayor 2026 to consistently uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play throughout every competition. He emphasized that a sporting event is not merely a venue to achieve victory, but also a platform for athletes to gain experience, improve their abilities, and strengthen their character.
The message from
Rico Waas was conveyed by the Head of the Medan Youth and Sports Agency (Kadispora), T. Chairuniza, during the official opening ceremony of the BMX Drag Bike Cup of the Medan Mayor 2026 at Jalan Masjid Raya on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
The event was attended by several prominent figures, including the Chairman of the Medan branch of the Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI), Aswindy Fachrizal, the 14th Sultan of Deli, Sultan Mahmud Arya Lamanjiji Perkasa Alam Shah, Medan Area District Head Dedy Rustam Alamsyah, representatives from the Medan Kota Police Department, Chairman of the organizing committee Ico Amrizal, representatives from KNPI Medan, and hundreds of athletes participating in the competition.
Strengthening Sustainable Athlete Development
In the written speech delivered by Kadispora T. Chairuniza on behalf of Mayor Rico Waas, the mayor expressed his appreciation to all parties who contributed to the successful organization of the BMX Drag Bike Cup of the Medan Mayor 2026.
He specifically praised
KONI Medan, the organizing committee, the BMX community, and various community groups that worked together to ensure the championship could be held properly.
According to Rico Waas, organizing sports competitions plays an important role in building a sustainable athlete development system. Regular competitions provide athletes with opportunities to measure their abilities, evaluate training outcomes, and gain valuable competitive experience.
"Sports do not only produce successful athletes but also shape character through values such as discipline, hard work, fairness, courage, and perseverance. These values must continue to be instilled in the younger generation to prepare them for future challenges," said Chairuniza while delivering the mayor's message.
Rico Waas described the BMX Drag Bike Cup of the Medan Mayor 2026 as a positive platform for athletes to demonstrate their best abilities. Through this competition, he hopes that talented athletes will emerge who can bring pride to Medan and represent the city at regional, national, and international levels.
Furthermore,
Rico Waas encouraged the community to actively support sports development in Medan. Support from families, communities, businesses, and all elements of society is an important foundation for producing outstanding athletes.
Athletes Encouraged to Maintain Sporting Values
On the occasion,
Rico Waas once again reminded participants to compete with enthusiasm while respecting the values of sportsmanship.
He stated that victory should not be the sole objective of a competition. Respect for opponents, adherence to discipline, and using every competition experience as a learning process are essential aspects of an athlete's development.
"I hope the BMX Drag Bike Cup of the Medan Mayor 2026 runs safely, orderly, and smoothly while also producing new talents who will become a source of pride for Medan in the future," he said.
Medan City Government Strengthens Sports Development
The Head of the Medan Youth and Sports Agency, T. Chairuniza, stated that the
Medan City Government remains committed to supporting sports development through various sustainable development programs.
He explained that improving sports achievements cannot be achieved independently, but requires collaboration between the government, KONI, sports organizations, schools, communities, and other stakeholders.
"The more opportunities athletes receive to develop, the greater the chances of producing new sporting achievements," Chairuniza said.
He added that competitions such as BMX Drag Bike serve as an important means of providing young athletes with greater opportunities to gain competitive experience. At the same time, such events can increase athletes' motivation to continue training and improving their skills.
The opening ceremony of the BMX Drag Bike Cup of the Medan Mayor 2026 was marked by a BMX bicycle demonstration performed by Medan Kadispora T. Chairuniza,
KONI Medan Chairman Aswindy Fachrizal, and the 14th Sultan of Deli, Sultan Mahmud Arya Lamanjiji Perkasa Alam Shah.
Following the demonstration, the three distinguished guests officially started the first race participant, marking the beginning of the BMX Drag Bike Cup of the Medan Mayor 2026 competition series.
The championship is expected to serve not only as a competition but also as a platform to develop the younger generation by fostering determination, strong character, and the ability to represent the name of Medan through sports at various levels.
(IDNC)REPORTER: Teguh Panjaitan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala