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Chinese Taipei Author:  2024 Sport Event Taiwan Workshop T he "2024 Sport Event Taiwan Workshop (SETW) Series International Forum," hosted by the Sports Administration, was held on March 15th. Following this year's theme, "International Sport Event x City Branding," the forum featured discussions with representatives from international cities and well-known event organizers. It focused on topics such as integrating local culture into sports events and shaping sports cities. The aim was to assist Taiwan event organizers in enhancing capabilities and global perspective. The forum featured Tad Hayano, the Race Director of the Tokyo Marathon, which is the only World Marathon Majors race in Asia. With experience in managing multiple editions of the race while concurrently serving as the CSO, Mr. Hayano shared insights into organizing the Tokyo Marathon and discussed strategies for integrating local cultural elements into international sports events to create a distin...

Indonesia Author:  Mr. Andi Rahman (Assistant Director Sport for Disability Ministry of Youth and Sport) Mrs. Khurotul Aini (Lecturer at Islamic University 45) P resident of the Republic of Indonesia Mr. Jokowi has a long-term plan, namely towards a Golden Indonesia 2045 by realizing Indonesia as a sovereign, advanced, and sustainable archipelago. To achieve these ideals, transformations are carried out including (1) social transformation; (2) economic transformation, and (3) governance transformation. Social transformation includes a) health for all, b) equitable quality education, and c) adaptive social protection. One of the efforts made by Indonesia is the aspect of equitable quality education and adaptive social protection provided to people with disabilities. Protection for people with disabilities is one indicator of the success of Golden Indonesia 2045. Currently, Indonesia has carried out guidance, training, and evaluation of programs for athletes with disabilities. Indone...