PERKEMBANGAN OLAHRAGA DI INDONESIA: TRANSFORMASI DARI TRADISI LOKAL HINGGA SISTEM KEOLAHRAGAAN MODERN

  • Sofia Theodora Purba Universitas Negeri Medan
  • yeni fitria Universitas Negeri Medan
  • Kristian Kevin Chanra Simatupang Universitas Negeri Medan
  • Siti Ramalomohati Harahap Universitas Negeri Medan
  • Michael Christiano Sitinjak Universitas Negeri Medan
  • Wilson Situmorang Universitas Negeri Medan
  • Regita Cahyani Zahra Universitas Negeri Medan
  • Hotma K Gultom Universitas Negeri Medan
  • Putra Arima Universitas Negeri Medan
  • Irwansyah Siregar Universitas Negeri Medan
Keywords: sports development, Indonesian sports history, modernization

Abstract

This study explores the historical evolution of sports in Indonesia, tracing their transformation from traditional cultural practices to a modern national sports system. The research aims to identify key developmental phases, analyze contributing sociocultural and political factors, and assess the impact of modernization on sports participation and national identity. Using a qualitative descriptive method supported by literature review from academic journals, books, and policy documents, findings indicate that Indonesian sports have undergone significant institutional, infrastructural, and cultural advancements. The shift from indigenous games to competitive, organized sports has been shaped by colonial influence, national integration policies, and global sports trends. Modernization has improved sports governance, athlete development, and international achievements while simultaneously challenging the preservation of traditional sports. The study concludes that the development of sports in Indonesia is a dynamic and continuous process influenced by cultural heritage, government policy, and global interaction.

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Published
2025-12-04
How to Cite
Sofia Theodora Purba, yeni fitria, Kristian Kevin Chanra Simatupang, Siti Ramalomohati Harahap, Michael Christiano Sitinjak, Wilson Situmorang, Regita Cahyani Zahra, Hotma K Gultom, Putra Arima, & Irwansyah Siregar. (2025). PERKEMBANGAN OLAHRAGA DI INDONESIA: TRANSFORMASI DARI TRADISI LOKAL HINGGA SISTEM KEOLAHRAGAAN MODERN. Didaktik : Jurnal Ilmiah PGSD STKIP Subang, 11(04), 290 - 297. https://doi.org/10.36989/didaktik.v11i04.9168

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