【Project Activities】

Rugby instruction was provided to seven schools and organizations in Jakarta, Indonesia. Since most participants had no prior rugby experience, basic training content was delivered. Physical education teachers from elementary and junior high schools were particularly encouraged to participate to ensure continuity.

【Project Background】

Upon request from the Indonesian Rugby Union (PRUI), rugby instruction was provided to elementary and junior high school students in and around Jakarta, Indonesia, as part of the International Development Center of Japan’s international exchange program.

【Project Objective】

International exchange with Indonesian elementary and junior high school students through rugby

Promotion and technical guidance of rugby

Dissemination and promotion of rugby’s five core values through outreach activities

Development of international human resources

Exchange of opinions with the Indonesian Rugby Union (PRUI)

【Project Area】

Promotion of sports

【Methods】

Dispatch and Invitation of Coaches/Instructors

【Outcomes】

Training sessions were conducted for a total of 555 participants across 7 schools and organizations, and 4 rugby balls were donated to each target organization.

【Voices from Participants and Partners】

“The students are very curious, so having foreign coaches teach them an unfamiliar sport was a lifelong memory for them. Seeing how much the children enjoyed themselves, I want them to continue playing rugby in the future.” (Elementary School Principal)

【Challenges and Lessons Learned】

This time, with the cooperation of the Indonesian Rugby Union (PRUI) and JICA, all plans proceeded very smoothly, and no particular problems arose. In the future, we would like to extend the duration of stay a little longer and also work on promoting rugby in regional cities.

【URL】

https://spaia.jp/column/student/rugby/30872