PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - The spirit of togetherness and synergy between institutions colored the Joint Sports activities of the TNI-Polri and the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) of the Gartap II/Bandung Region which was held at the Sabuga ITB Field, Bandung City, Tuesday (23/6/2026) morning.

Through these activities, it is hoped that the solidarity and collaboration between the TNI, Polri, local governments, and various other stakeholders in West Java will be strengthened in supporting services to the community and further regional development.

The series of events enlivened by Persib Legend began with morning assembly, SKJ gymnastics, and a friendly football match between the TNI-Polri-Forkopimda executive team against Persib Legend.

West Java Deputy Governor Erwan Setiawan expressed his appreciation for the event, which he said was able to strengthen relationships between stakeholders while maintaining fitness.

"This was a chance to build camaraderie between the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Indonesian National Police (Polri), the Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda), and Persib Legend. It went very smoothly today," said Erwan.

According to Erwan, the sense of togetherness was palpable from the start of the activity. The group's SKJ exercises even reminded him of his school days.

The event concluded with a lively and spirited friendly match, ending in a 3-3 draw.
Erwan said that joint sports activities like this need to be carried out regularly because they provide many benefits, both for health and strengthening relationships between agencies.

"The first is, of course, to foster relationships. Relationships prolong life. Furthermore, we also maintain fitness and health together," he said.

Erwan also said that joint sports activities have become a regular agenda involving various elements, including Persib Legend, which regularly holds training and friendly matches in various regions.

Meanwhile, Kaskogartap II/Bandung Marsma TNI Solihin said he was proud to be able to exercise and compete with Persib legends who were once idols of the people of West Java in the 80s and 90s.

"This is incredible. It feels like going back to my youth. The spirit of the Persib legends of the past is rekindled. We were probably still in junior high school when we watched them play at Siliwangi Stadium, and now we can play with them," said Air Marshal Solihin.

According to him, the atmosphere created during joint sports activities is much more effective in strengthening relationships and building synergy than formal meetings.

"God willing, this joint sports activity will continue to be held regularly to strengthen the synergy between the TNI, Polri, Forkopimda, and other elements. Exercising together like this feels more intimate and enjoyable than formal meetings," said Solihin.