Sports & Activities
Melly Sevoy, The Pioneer of Female Bodybuilding in Indonesia
Melly Sevoy, the pioneer of female bodybuilding in Indonesia, knows that true beauty comes from within – her muscles and bulging biceps are just part of the package. Growing up in Lampung, South Sumatra, as the second youngest of seven siblings, Melly learned about the hardships of life early on: her father passed away when
Meet Antony Sutton, an Expat Crazy About Indonesian Football
It is no secret that Indonesians are crazy about football. But have you ever heard of an expat who is crazy about Indonesian football? Meet Antony Sutton, who discovered his love for the local leagues after moving to Jakarta. In his recently published book “Sepakbola – The Indonesian Way of Life”, he takes a closer
Wynne Prakusya Looks Back On Her Career as Tennis Player
When Wynne Prakusya was 14 years old, she competed in her first professional tennis tournament. Having grown up in a tennis-loving family, Wynne decided to turn pro in 1998. Throughout her career, which lasted until 2007, Wynne has won 2 WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) doubles titles, 9 ITF (International Tennis Federation) singles and 17 ITF
Singapore Hosts European Football Giants for International Champions Cup
Singapore will be the only Southeast Asian country to host a leg of the International Champions Cup for the next four years, so buckle up football fans and catch the earliest possible plane headed to Singapore. This internationally renowned competition features nothing but the best in football; Real Madrid, Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain are
Cleveland CycleWerks Opens First Main Showroom in Jakarta
America’s motorcycle brand Cleveland CycleWerks officially opened its first main showroom in Indonesia. The new store caters to motorcycle enthusiasts regarding their daily transportation needs, hobbies and collections customize and accommodate their personal taste and lifestyle. Cleveland CycleWerks Indonesia is managed by PT Sumatra Motor Indonesia as sole agent brand holder with access and facilities in handling sales and aftersales services for Cleveland CycleWerks motorcycle in Indonesia. The Cleveland CycleWerks Indonesia showroom is strategically
The Universal Language of Football
The International Champions Cup, which was recently held in Singapore for the first time, not only brought football giants FC Bayern Munich, Chelsea FC and Inter Milan to the region to compete in the pre-season tournament, but also saw a large number of football fans traveling to the Lion City to cheer for their favorite
English Golfer Justin Rose Crowned as 2017 Indonesian Masters
England’s golfer Justin Rose won the Indonesian Masters after capping a sensational year by signing off with a final round 10-under-par 62 – the largest winning margin on the Asian Tour in 2017. England's golfler Justin Rose won the title as Indonesian Master 2017. Photo courtesy of Indonesian Masters. The marathon week, where the Indonesian Masters was hit
The Golf Tournament for Priscilla Hall Memorial Foundation
The annual golf tournament for Priscilla Hall Memorial Foundation was held again this year in support of the mission of the foundation: “To provide direct and on-going assistance to Indonesian children in need, with a focus on meeting their basic nutritional, shelter and educational requirements”. Hosted by Mr. Stewart Hall, the founder and chairman of
Saturday Morning Golf (SMoG): Friendly Competition and an International Blast
Are you interested in playing golf? Would you like to play regularly with a group that plays seriously but has a lot of fun at the same time? Did you know that a group of expat gentlemen known as “SMoG” have been playing golf most Saturdays since the year 2000? We believe we are the
The Maxidrill NewZ-INDO Sports Day
The first week of February brought bad flooding to much of Jakarta, and the much awaited early morning fixture between the NZexpats XI vs Nusantara Invitation XI at the Nusantara Polo Club was abandoned without a ball being bowled after morning rains made the track a bog on February 3. Rugby team NZexpats XI before
100 students Joined Coaching Clinic with The Indonesia Hockey Federation
The Indonesia Hockey Federation (FHI), in cooperation with the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce (KADIN) in Surabaya collaborated with the British Chamber (BritCham) of Commerce, to hold a coaching clinic for 100 students from four schools in Surabaya and Sidoarjo. Around 100 students from four schools in Surabaya and Sidoarjo on the Hockey coaching clininc. Photo courtesy
Indonesia Races Against Time to Host Its First Triathlon in September
Triathlons, a multi-sequence endurance test involving three or more disciplines, are among the world’s fastest growing sports. Its popularity has soared in recent years. This September, Rhino is set up for a 1000 m swim, 20 km bike ride and 10 km run. Photo courtesy of Rhino Cross/NOW!JAKARTA This September, Indonesia will host its first
World Cup Fever Infects Indonesia
Football fans around the world are gearing up for the biggest sporting event of the year: the FIFA World Cup in Russia. From 14 June to 15 July, 32 national teams will compete to take home the highly coveted trophy, combining skills and tactics, mostly on— but also off —the pitch. It doesn’t seem likely