Pelaihari, South Kalimantan (ANTARA) - Deputy Governor of South Kalimantan H Hasnuryadi Sulaiman congratulated Tanah Laut for winning the overall champion of the 12th Provincial Sports Week (Porprov).
"Sport isn't just about winning and losing. Sport is a mean of uniting our beloved South Kalimantan," he said, when closing the 2025 games, Friday night (Nov 14, 2025).
Meanwhile, Tanah Laut Regent H Rahmat Trianto expressed his appreciation to the entire organizing committee for successful hosting of the 12th Porprov event.
"For two weeks of sport week there were certainly feelings of fatigue, emotions, joy, and sorrow," he said.
The Regent stated that in sporting competition the results are the best efforts of the athletes.
"As the host, we thank you for providing the best service. Thank you also to all the athletes who fought," said H Rahmat Trianto.
Chairman of South Kalimantan National Sport committee (KONI) Bambang Hery Purnama , represented by Secretary Enly Hadiyanor, expressed his pride for the implementation of the 12th Porprov in Tanah Laut.
He thanked all parties involved in organizing the 2025 Porprov.
Chairman of the 2025 Porprov Grand Committee Ismail Fahmi expressed his appreciation for the Tanah Laut district government's assistance in organizing the event.
"We realize that the implementation of the 12th South Kalimantan Sport Week still has many shortcomings. Therefore, on behalf of the committee we extend our deepest apologies," he said.
The closing ceremony of the 2025 Porprov at the Pertasi Kencana Pelaihari field was attended by thousands of residents.
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