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The history of table tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world

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The table tennis match presented by comedian Abdel Achrian against Dedy Mahendra Desta yesterday was exciting and exciting. Even before the game was held, both parties had high tension with gimmicks. The match, broadcast live on the VINDES Youtube channel and watched by at least 250 thousand people, was won by Cing Abdel with a score of 4-1 (9-11, 11-5, 11.6, 11-5, 11-5).

Not only was the match full of gimmicks, but yesterday’s match was also a statement from Desta and Abdel to raise the prestige of table tennis and incite the management of PTMSI (All Indonesia Table Tennis Association). Table tennis is a sport that is quite popular in Indonesia itself, but unfortunately, recently, table tennis seems to be losing popularity with other sports.

So let’s get to know this sport better.

History of Table Tennis

According to the ITTF ( International Table Tennis Federation ) website, table tennis is an improvised sport from grass tennis, popular in the 1880s. Previously, table tennis was only played by the upper class in England. The process of developing a table tennis game is also exciting. Started by David Foster in 1890, Foster used a table, wooden rackets, and rubber balls. Then it grew into Gossima by John Jaques in 1891, with the same tools but modifications from the noise to the ball. Unfortunately, Gossima had a hard bouncing ball, which reduced their interest in playing.

From gossima changed to ping-pong by Jaques and sold it to Hamley Brothers (United States). The game also developed with the invention of a more bouncing ball by James Gibb, a British ping-pong fan, namely the Celluloid Ball, and a racket that was more comfortable to play. EC Goode set out to make the game more fun by adding rubber to a wooden stew and finding the table still in use today. It was from this progress that the game of table tennis began to be in demand by the public.

ITTF As Table Tennis Parent Organization

The spread of the game of ping-pong was inseparable from the British; at that time, British soldiers often played table tennis. As a result of the popular game, on January 15, 1926, the ITTF ( International Table Tennis Federation ) was formed as the leading table tennis organization initiated by Dr. George Lehmen from Germany.

The first person to become chairman of the ITTF was Hown Ivor Montagu from England. At that time, only eight countries immediately registered as members of the ITTF, namely England, Germany, India, Austria, Hungary, Sweden, Wales, and Czechoslovakia. The ITTF held the first matches of the ping-pong tournament in London on 6-11 December 1926 and was named the First World Table Tennis Championship.

As the leading table tennis organization, ITTF is responsible for various table tennis competencies, such as the World Table Tennis Championship. This championship is held every two years and competes in team or individual matches. Then there is the ITTF Men’s World Cup, the ITTF Women’s World Cup, and the ITTF World Tour. And in 1988, table tennis was included in the sports contested at the Seoul, South Korean Olympics.

Table Tennis in Indonesia

The game of table tennis has been around since 1930 and was played by the Dutch at that time. In 1939, a table tennis management organization was formed, PPPSI (All Indonesian Ping Pong Association). Table tennis was also one of the sports contested in the first PON (National Sports Week) in 1948, which was held in Solo, Central Java. The first new PPPSI congress was born in 1958 in Surakarta and changed its name to PTMSI (All Indonesia Table Tennis Association). Two years later, PTMSI joined as a member of the TTFA ( Table Tennis Federation of Asia ). And in 1961, PTMSI also became an official member of the ITTF.

The achievements of Indonesian table tennis are pretty brilliant. Many outstanding athletes have made Indonesia proud in this sport. Legendary names such as Sugeng Utomo who have been ranked in the top 10 in singles in the world (1969), ranked in the top 5 in singles at the Asian Table Tennis Champions (1970) and ranked 8th in men’s doubles (1975) World Table Tennis Champions. Then there was Rossy Pratiwi Dipoyati representing Indonesia in two Olympics in Barcelona (1992) and Atlanta (1996).

Anton Suseno, who was the commentator at the Desta-Abdel match, won a gold medal for the 1991 and 1993 Sea Games and represented Indonesia in three Olympics in Barcelona (1992), Atlanta (1996), and Australia (2000). And at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, David Jacobs donated a bronze medal for Indonesia in the men’s singles event.

So that’s the history of table tennis in the world and Indonesia. Hopefully, table tennis in Indonesia can rise and develop even more. It’s a shame if this sport which is quite popular in Indonesia is stuck like this or even has decreased its achievements.

200 volleyball players will compete in the AM 2023 Beach Volleyball tournament in Guanaqueros

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More than 200 athletes from the country will meet in Guanaqueros, to compete in the sporting event “Beach Volleyball AM 2023”, a free access tournament for those who wish to attend this championship to appreciate the talent and technique of outstanding pairs of women and men volleyball players.

The contest, organized by the producer Mena Producciones and the Volleyball AM group, with the support of the municipality of Coquimbo, is part of the national beach volleyball circuit and will take place at Camping Guanaqueros, located on Avenida Fritz Lindemann, on Fridays January 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Sunday 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Germán Mena, the coordinator of the Volleyball AM event, stressed that in this meeting “selected Chileans participate, including Simón Guerra, from the IV Region, Tomás Parraguirre, Vicente Ibarra, Vicente Arancibia, among other renowned players, along with players who compete in the circuit and professional league, and that they have the opportunity to participate here and measure themselves.

“The objective is to have the potential to present a sporting, tourist attraction to the area, for people to come, get involved, also the cuisine and hotel component, ” Mena continued. it is about putting on a show for the region, there are many athletes that participate, and we even have a new category, sub-21, to give circulation to the new generations.

Tomás Parraguirre, the national volleyball team, expressed that “we want to leave everyone invited to the tournament and tell them that we will see each other there, at the championship on Guanaqueros beach.”

Soccer is for girls: day of inclusive sports for 8-M

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The Sport for Refuge project, of the Fútbol Más Foundation together with the Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) and the Real Betis Balompié Foundation, has joined FutboLISTAS to commemorate 8M through inclusive sport. The activity, which took place at the Bellavista Sports Center of the Municipal Sports Institute (IMD), included the participation of 30 girls and boys from the “Deporte Por Refugio” project in the Torreblanca neighborhood, as well as 30 girls participating in the bilingual women’s soccer project in Seville, FutboLISTAS.

4 women linked to the world of sport also joined this social sports day, which began at 5:00 p.m.: the Real Betis Féminas soccer players, Rosa Márquez and Ángela Sosa; Lara Fernández, muay Thai world champion; and Mônica Espiridao, representative of the World Football Summit. Their interventions have been especially relevant since they have collaborated as ambassadors of this initiative “The ball has no gender”. In this way, the athletes have played a prominent role during the activity, energizing and directing the four teams made up of 60 boys and girls and promoting the inclusive values ​​that characterize the “Sport for Refuge” project.

Celebrate equality in sport

Representatives of Fútbol Más España, CEAR and Fundación Real Betis Balompié attended the event, which was held thanks to the support that the project also receives from the UEFA Foundation for Children. In the words of Aitor Hernández, executive director of Fútbol Más España: “The objective this afternoon has been to celebrate equality in sport. From Deporte por Refugio and FutboLISTAS, we truly believe that soccer can transform the reality of girls, offer them a safe space where they can enjoy and develop on equal terms.”

The deputy mayor delegate of the Public Cleaning and Education Area, María Luisa Gómez Castaño and the general director of Education, Eva Maria Contreras Cáceres, attended this conference, showing their support for the initiative, which also had the presence of representatives of UNHCR Spain and Fundación la Caixa.

Sport for Refuge

Sport for Refuge is a project that seeks to promote the well-being and inclusion of boys and girls in vulnerable situations and refugees in Seville. It is coordinated by Fútbol Más España, the Real Betis Balompié Foundation and the Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR). In its first edition, it has had the support of the UEFA Foundation for Children, as well as the “la Caixa” Foundation, through CaixaBank, and the international organization Common Goal.

The real reason why guys fall in love with soccer

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“The beautiful game” is the name pinned by fans for this favorite sport. Football is often said to be the most popular sport in the world, and many guys fall in love with it. Those who really love this sport have indeed received ‘guidance’ from the God of Football passed down through Pele, Maradona, Messi, or Ronaldo.

Guys who don’t like football have their own reasons to stay away from the hustle and bustle of this sport. Well, everyone has their own taste and opinion about their favorite sport. Then this is our opinion, football enthusiasts, why we love this sport so much.

1. Why Do We Like Ball? Because Football is a Universal Language

I’ve learned that soccer is truly universal. No matter where I go, that’s what kids are playing. That’s what people are talking about.

Bill Gates

To start a conversation with fellow guys, soccer is a light topic and can break the ice. In addition, this sport is also popular almost all over the world. So when you don’t know what to say to the Caucasian guy you met at the beach, just talk to him about the soccer match that was broadcast last night. Most likely he will understand.

Have you seen the film Cahaya Dari Timur? The film shows how football is something that unites a society in the midst of conflict. This sport does not necessarily bring peace, but its fun can make people forget about the problems that are happening for a moment.

2. Soccer Is A Sport That Makes Sense

Football is about joy. It’s about dribbling. I favor every idea that makes the game beautiful. Every good idea has to last.

Ronaldinho

One incoming shot from open play on the basketball court can count 2-3 points on the scoreboard. A touchdown counts 6-8 points in American football. Tennis is even more complicated by using a counting system of 15, 30, and 40 to win a game. In soccer 1 goal equals 1 point on the scoreboard. It makes sense and guys like things that make sense.

3. Boys did grow up with football

Of course, my father was a football player. He used to play very well. Then, when I was young, eight or nine years old, ten years old, I just want to be like my father.

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Just like other children around the world, many Indonesian boys have grown up watching sports that their parents love. There was a time when you really wanted to watch cartoons on tv but your dad instead tuned in to badminton, boxing, or PON. Sometimes the father gives in, but most of us give up and watch what the father watches.

Slowly exercise begins to be ingrained in your mind. The large number of fathers who like watching football has finally influenced their children to enjoy this sport.

4. Football Looks Easy, Even though It’s Not So Easy

Soccer is simple, but it is difficult to play simply.

Johann Cruyff

At first, football looked like a simple sport: two teams (11 vs 11, 5 vs 5, basically even) won a ball and netted it into the opponent’s goal. The team with the most goals wins. But over time, this sport continues to develop into a sport that is quite complicated but still fun to play and watch.

Technology continues to develop, players’ abilities are never the same, sometimes they fluctuate and the coaches have to work extra hard to keep the tactics running smoothly. It’s a game that looks easy but is hard to beat.

5. Football is Close to the Name ” Passion”

Sometimes in football, you have to score goals.

Thierry Henry

There is no more powerful feeling than scoring a goal, and watching the ball you kick hit the net from several meters away. There is a great sense of pride when you succeed in practicing new tricks that you have been practicing for a week, to get past the opposing players. Apart from the passion that you feel when you play it, the player also transmits the same passion to his fans.

6. The Club That Makes Us Fall in Love

You can change your wife, your politics, your religion, but never, never can you change your favorite football team.

Eric Cantona

Apart from the debate over who is the greatest Pele or Maradona and who is richer Messi or Ronaldo, the main reason football fans love this sport is their love for certain teams/clubs. David Beckham is cool, but that doesn’t necessarily make (true) Manchester United fans follow suit to support Real Madrid.

7. The way they play soccer makes them fall in love

Possession of the ball is only a tool with which to organize yourself and cause disorganization in your opponent.

Pep Guardiola

Each team can change coaches, which automatically affects the tactics and strategies of the team on the field, but it’s the perspective of a club about the game that keeps fans loyal to it.

FC Barcelona believes that the way to win is to attack while having the ball as long as possible. Since the era of Johan Cruyff, Pep Guardiola to Luis Enrique, they have continued to play the same philosophy with the distinctive approach of each of the names above.

8. Football cannot be separated from deep-rooted traditions

Philosophy does not only apply on the pitch but can also be seen in the determination of a club to maintain its identity in the midst of the commercialization of football. Several European giants, such as Manchester United, continue to maintain their tradition of using young players from academy training. A tradition maintained since 1937.

9. The ability of the players really amazes

You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.

Lionel Messi

In the end, it is these people who actually play the ball on the pitch, not the fans let alone the club directors. Football fans almost certainly idolize all players who defend their favorite club, but in some cases, players need technique, ambition, achievement, and attitude to become a world soccer magnet.

Football is a sport played by millions (maybe even billions) of people around the world. So you have to respect people like Messi or Ronaldo who set aside those millions to be who they are and reach the highest level in football.

10. (Brain) The Trainers

Control is very, very important. If I lose control over these multi-millionaires in the dressing room, I’m dead. So, if they step out of my control, they’re dead.

Sir Alex Ferguson

Coaches or managers in British football terms are geniuses in football. They (the top coaches, of course) read the game and make tactical changes on the fly. Long before the match starts, the coach already has an idea of ​​how his team will play and how the opposing team will play.

Outside of the technical matters of coaching and managing a club, a coach must have charisma and strong character to be able to manage, command, and protect dozens of players whose salary is far greater than his own.

11. Drama, Drama, Drama

Football is not about justice. It’s a drama – and criminally wrong decisions against you are part and parcel of that.

Pete Davies

Football is a tough sport, the players will fight on the field and you can see there is physical contact between them. The boys might proudly say, the intensity of soccer competition makes them willing to come to the stadium or stay up until morning to watch soccer. In fact, drama is what you are really looking for.

Like the Breaking Bad series, this guy really enjoys drama wrapped in psychological warfare, muscle fighting, genius, and a bit of violence to produce a sensation of adrenaline rush. Where else do we get that in a package besides football?

12. The 12th Man

Your love makes me strong. Your hate makes me unstoppable.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Being the honorary number 12 is a coveted position for fans. Fans are the reason why this sport continues to be played from time to time. The fans debate before the game, flock to the stadium or gather to watch on TV screens, then suck all their attention into the game.

Even after the game they always talk about who played well, who played badly, which team should have lost, or whether the referee changed the course of the match. Fans are without a doubt the fuel that keeps these players running on the pitch.

13. Football does have magical powers

Soccer is a magical game.

David Beckham

In a way, football is like Quidditch which is played without a broomstick. He has a magical power of its own. You can’t see it, but you can feel it. Maybe that was the moment you jumped for joy without realizing it when Manchester United scored 2 goals in three minutes after trailing 1-0 to Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League final.

The moment when the hairs on your neck stand up when you see Maradona comb from the middle of the field past 5 players (including the goalkeeper) before scoring a goal. Magical things like that make you continue to enjoy soccer.

No one can say that one sport is superior to another. Everyone has a personal taste and everyone is allowed to have an opinion. But these 13 reasons make us boys fall in love with soccer.

The success story of the legendary soccer star, Lionel Messi

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Who doesn’t know Lionel Messi? This Argentine soccer player has a big name. Even people who don’t really like football know Messi. This Argentine national team player was born in the city of Rosario, Argentina with the full name Lionel Andres Messi Cuccittini.

Before becoming the player he is now, this 33-year-old player did have talent and interest in football since he was young. Little Messi was even a featured player who joined the Newell’s Old Boys junior team from 1995 to 2000. But who would have thought, Messi’s life and success soared after he moved to the Barcelona junior team? Let’s see how his career journey!

Not many people know that Lionel Messi’s career and success in life ‘started’ from a napkin

For some people, napkins serve as cutlery. But for some people napkins are important. One of the people who achieved success thanks to napkins is Lionel Messi. It is said that the process of moving Messi from Newell’s Old Boys junior team to Barcelona went quite tough.

When the agreement began to reach a bright spot, Barcelona Technical Director Carles “Charly” Rexach and Messi were confused about writing an official statement because there was no paper. All that was in place were napkins. As a result, the agreement was written on the napkin. On the napkin was written the transfer agreement for Messi on December 14, 2000. Who would have thought that Messi’s success started with a napkin?

Messi had a talent for playing football since childhood, but he honed it through hard work and practice. As a result, he became Barcelona’s top scorer in the club’s history

Messi is a player known to be agile and very talented at playing the ball. This is a natural talent that Messi has had from birth. But Messi is aware that success can only be achieved with hard work. While joining the Barcelona team, football fans have seen Messi change year after year. All of that is the result of his hard work.

The results of that hard work are starting to show. To this day, Messi has the most goals for Barcelona in history. Because of his success at the club, Messi was later appointed captain of the Argentina national team. At the age of 21 Messi has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player of the Year. All the success that Messi has received since he was young is the result of hard work by giving his all throughout the game. No wonder there is a special joy when we see the ball at Messi’s feet.

Once underestimated because of his short stature, Messi proved to himself that he has a strong mentality. He also always learns to accept defeat which gives him the achievement of being the world’s best player three times

Messi’s career has not always been smooth sailing. He was even belittled by other players because of his short stature. Over the years he has always faced tough players with bigger stature than him. This is an obstacle as well as a whip for Messi’s career. He managed to prove himself better than people who were taller than him. Messi is a player with a mental toughness of steel.

Apart from being mentally strong, Messi is also a person who is weak and able to accept defeat, no matter how bad the failure is. In 2012, Messi’s name was blasphemed and destroyed after he and the Barcelona team lost to Chelsea in the Champions League. Messi then managed to rise from adversity. The result of his behavior is an achievement. Messi became the fourth player to win three Ballon d’Or trophies and the second player to win the Ballon d’Or twice in a row in 2010 and 2011.

What distinguishes Messi from his rivals is the humble attitude and loyalty he shows to the club that has made his name known. Messi has 16 years of career in the Barcelona professional team

Unlike most other successful players, Messi is a player who is quite loyal. If other players often move between clubs, Messi is someone who is loyal to the Barcelona club. Many other clubs have offered him a move with a much larger income, but he remains loyal to Barcelona. Counting Messi has 16 years since 2005 to defend the professional team of the city of Catalonia.

Even so, Messi is a humble player. He doesn’t talk much. His treatment was so gentle and humble. Messi is also a footballer who often helps people in trouble. Because according to Messi, success is not about money, but about the opportunity to help people who really need it.

So, that’s a success story and what we can learn from the figure of Lionel Messi. Hopefully, Messi can continue his career and return to show his best game again to football fans around the world. Amen!

All the Excitement of Opening the Qatar 2022 World Cup

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This year’s prestigious World Cup soccer event just opened on Sunday (20/11) evening. This year Qatar is hosting the grand tournament. The opening of the Qatar 2022 World Cup which was held at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor has also caught the attention of the world community. Moreover, there were many surprises that enlivened the opening of the Qatar World Cup.

Starting from the most unexpected surprise due to the appearance of actor Morgan Freeman and the messages of peace he brought, to the appearance of a number of world-renowned figures and musicians who also stole the attention of the world community. In the following, Hipwee summarizes all the excitement at the opening of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

La’eeb the unique mascot of the 2022 Qatar World Cup stole the attention of the audience

The opening ceremony or opening ceremony for the Qatar 2022 World Cup starts at 17.30 or 21.30 WIB. The event opened with the screening of the official 2022 World Cup video which was then followed by theatrical entertainment of Arabic nuanced singing and dancing.

During the opening, the unique mascot for the 2022 Qatar World Cup was also present and caught the public’s attention. The reason is if the World Cup mascots usually carry animal themes, this time the FIFA World Football Federation actually carries a new concept. This mascot is named La’eeb, which is depicted with a white figure like a Kuffiyah or Middle Eastern head covering, but looks as if it is floating and has a cheerful expression.

FIFA doesn’t really explain the interpretation of the mascot, so it makes the public guess the meaning of La’eeb’s figure. In fact, many think that La’eeb resembles the animated ghost character Casper. How unique is this year’s World Cup mascot?

Morgan Freeman surprises the crowd at the opening of the Qatar 2022 World Cup

Almost every World Cup opening ceremony holds surprises that amaze the audience. Like the Opening of the Qatar World Cup, which presents the figure of American actor Morgan Freeman. However, the presence of the actor had drawn criticism. The reason is, Morgan Freeman was one of the figures who proposed the United States host the 2022 World Cup in 2010.

It’s no wonder that the appearance of Morgan Freeman surprised the audience. Moreover, the 85-year-old actor delivered messages of peace and unity which seemed to be the goal of the most prestigious football event.

“Football unites nations. We gather here as one great tribe and the earth is the tent in which we live,” said Morgan Freeman in his monologue.

The figure of Ghanim Al Muftah is a disabled boy who is the brand ambassador for the 2022 World Cup
Qatar World Cup 2022
Portrait of Morgan Freeman and Ghanim at the opening of the Qatar 2022 World Cup | Photo from FIFA’s Instagram

Not only was Morgan Freeman’s appearance in the spotlight, but on that occasion, the actor was accompanied by a boy who also stole the attention, namely Ghanim Al Muftah. According to CNN Indonesia, Ghanim is known to be the Brand Ambassador for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

History of Indonesian Basketball League and IBL 2023 Match Schedule

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Quoting from IBL’s official website, the Indonesian Basketball League competition was first held in 2003. In that year there were only 12 teams participating in IBL, besides that at that time Perbasi was still standing independently.

The first IBL participating club covered six cities, namely Bogor, Bandung, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Salatiga, and Surabaya. From 2010 to 2015 the management of the Indonesian basketball league shifted to PT. Cross Basketball Detection (DBL) and renamed the National Basketball League.

However, in 2015 Perbasi appointed the Starting Five operator to manage the highest basketball competition in Indonesia and finally IBL returned to present Indonesia’s best basketball club competition. That year, CLS Knights Surabaya won the first edition of IBL Reborn.

List of champions from year to year

  • IBL 2003: Aspac
  • IBL 2004: Young Knights
  • IBL 2005: Aspac
  • IBL 2006: Young Knights
  • IBL 2007: Satria Muda
  • IBL 2008: Satria Muda
  • IBL 2009: Satria Muda
  • NBL 2010-2011: Satria Muda
  • NBL 2011-2012: Satria Muda
  • NBL 2012-2013: Aspac
  • NBL 2013-2014: Aspac
  • NBL 2014-2015: Satria Muda
  • IBL 2015-2016: CLS Knights Surabaya
  • IBL 2017: Pelita Jaya Energi Persada
  • IBL 2017-2018: Satria Muda Pertamina
  • IBL 2018-2019: Stapac Jakarta
  • IBL 2020: Cancelled
  • IBL 2021: Satria Muda Pertamina

List of IBL 2022 participants

There are 16 clubs participating in IBL 2022, the clubs are divided into two divisions to get four tickets to the playoffs in each division. The clubs are:

Red Division

  1. West Bandits Combiphar Solo
  2. Bima Mighty Yogyakarta DNA
  3. Tangerang Hawks Basketball
  4. Bumi Borneo Basketball Pontianak
  5. Satya Wacana Saints Salatiga
  6. Pacific Caesar Surabaya
  7. Indonesian Patriots
  8. Satria Muda Pertamina

White Division

  1. Pelita Jaya Bakrie Jakarta
  2. Dewa United Surabaya
  3. Prawira Bandung
  4. Bali United Basketball
  5. Hannah Jakarta
  6. NSH Mountain Gold Timika
  7. RANS PIK Basketball
  8. Evos Thunder Bogor

IBL 2022 Schedule

  • Series 1: Jakarta, 15-22 January 2022
  • Series 2: Bandung, 29 January- 5 February 2022
  • Series 3: Yogyakarta, 10-16 February 2022
  • Series 4: Solo, 3-9 March 2022
  • Series 5: Surabaya, 13-19 March 2022
  • Series 6: Denpasar, 24-30 March 2022
  • Playoffs 1: May 5-8 , 2022
  • Playoffs 2 : 12-15 May 2022
  • Semi-finals: 19-22 May 2022
  • Finals: 26-29 May 2022

That’s the history of the Indonesian Basketball League and info on the IBL 2022 event. Which club is your favorite, Hipwee friends? Let’s write in the comments!

5 Exciting Things Football Fans Must Do While Visiting England

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Don’t say you’re a football fan if you don’t do these 5 fun things when you visit England. England is a country known as the birthplace of football. Starting as a game to relieve stress after work urbanites during the industrial revolution, British urban residents made football a place to meet the community and have fun. So do not be surprised if the culture of watching football for British citizens has been formed for a long time. Even England has the oldest and most numerous football clubs in the world.

So, what are some fun things you can do in England as a football fan? Here, I will share the cheat sheet before you leave for England.

1. VISIT THE CITY OF MANCHESTER

Located in northwestern England, Manchester is a metropolitan city that is home to two of the main football clubs in Europe, namely Manchester United and Manchester City. Apart from using the plane, you can take the bus or train from Victoria Coach London Station to the city of Manchester. In this city, football fans can visit the National Football Museum and Old Trafford Stadium.

The National Football Museum was built to preserve the football association’s collection. The collections contained in this museum come from the FIFA Book Collection, Football League, Football Association, FIFA Museum, and National Football Collection. The museum is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.

Old Trafford Stadium is located 4 km from Manchester city center. This stadium is the second largest stadium in England and has also been the headquarters of Manchester United since its inception in 1910. The stadium is divided into 4 stands namely Sir Alex Fergusson Stand, Sir Bobby Charlton Stand, East Stand, and West Stand.

2. FOLLOW THE STADIUM TOUR

If you have a favorite club, then you should take a stadium tour to get to know your favorite club further. Apart from the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, in London, there are several other touring stadiums such as Emirates Stadium- Arsenal FC, Stamford Bridge – Chelsea FC, and White Hard Lane – Tottenham Hotspur FC.

Due to limited time, I only had time to visit one of the stadiums, namely Emirates Stadium-Arsenal FC. To reach the stadium which is located in north London is not too difficult. We can take the tube and get off at Arsenal station. From Arsenal station, we just have to follow the directions to the station.

The proud stadium of The Gooners was inaugurated in 2006 with a capacity of around sixty thousand spectators. There are three tour packages offered by Emirates Stadium, namely the Museum Package for £ 8, the Legends Tour for £ 40, and the Self-Guided Tour for £ 20.

With a Self-Guided Tour, you are given a virtual guide that you can listen to while walking around the stadium. Meanwhile, your Legends tour will be escorted directly by an Arsenal Legend like Lee Dixon around the stadium. The place that we explored during the tour is the Changing Room which is divided into two, namely for Arsenal and the opposing team, and the Director’s Box where Arsenal officials and VIP guests can watch matches with the best views.

3. WATCHING A FOOTBALL MATCH

If you like watching football matches at stadiums, you can’t miss watching football at English stadiums. That said, the best atmosphere to watch a football game is in England. At least I felt it from the moment I got off the tube and joined the stream of football fans that filled the station. They move regularly towards the Emirates Stadium wearing slayer, head coverings, and their pride club shirts while shouting slogans or singing.

The atmosphere in the stadium was very lively because almost all the spectator seats were filled. You will feel the excitement of the football audience in England cheering and singing in support of their favorite club until after the match. British people have loved football for a long time so a culture of watching sports that is sporty, respectful, and regular has become their habit. Watching football is a culture that is exhilarating and contagious for visitors like me. If you go to England, don’t miss the opportunity to watch football at the stadium.

4. SHOP FOOTBALL trinkets

You definitely won’t be returning to Indonesia without a memento from your favorite club. So, you can shop for soccer merchandise as souvenirs at The Armory, Stadium Megastore, and Lilywhites. The Armory is located near the Emirates Stadium and sells various Arsenal football kits. If you are a fan of the Arsenal club, you can get souvenirs and knick-knacks here.

Located at Stamford Bridge, the Stadium Megastore sells a variety of Chelsea club paraphernalia. If you are a fan of the Chelsea club then you can shop for all football equipment and souvenirs here.

Meanwhile, Lilywhites is a department store that sells sports equipment. Here you can get all the football equipment from various clubs in England.

5. ABSORBING THE ENERGY OF FOOTBALL SUPPORTIVELY

Apart from visiting exciting places and shopping for ball accessories, there is something we should absorb from this trip, namely the support of the match players and match spectators. If you are not a prospective soccer player, at least we can follow the example of how British people watch football in an orderly, safe, and supportive manner.

Indeed, the habit of watching football for English people has been formed for a very long time, but there is no harm in taking something good from them. Watching a football game is a joy to be gathered with a lot of passionate people. Winning or losing in a match must be accepted with a big heart and joy. Do not destroy what is a place where we can all gather and have fun.

7 Tips for Sports During Fasting and the Best Time

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Muscular body endurance is needed during fasting. Besides maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise also plays a vital role in your daily activities.

However, some people during fasting still make it an obstacle to doing sports; some even think that fasting is no longer necessary for exercising; after all, the calories are already in deficit.

This statement is wrong; yes, fasting,g can be the healthiest method of controlling appetite, but if your eating pattern is excessive when breaking the fast or dawn, the results will be the same.

Therefore, exercise is still needed during fasting to increase endurance and also maintain an ideal body weight that lasts longer, aka stable.

Sports Tips When Performing Fasting Worship
Doing sports during fasting should not be careless; you should consider various tips so that the exercise you do does not end in vain. So, here’s Hipwee, who has the information; let’s see!

1. Set your main goals for exercise

Everyone has different goals, some exercise to lose weight; some want to detoxify the body smoothly. Of the many factors you want, there’s nothing wrong, right? However, don’t do sports with high intensity or weight.

Remember, when fasting, the body will quickly become dehydrated, and blood sugar will decrease due to no intake for many hours. Forcing excessive exercise is harmful to the body and can trigger other problems.

Even so, because exercise aims to improve the health of the body, even as light as exercise will positively impact the body. The positive effect will come as long as the pattern is programmed and carried out according to the abilities of each individual.

2. Choose the best time to exercise while fasting

The next thing to pay attention to is the time to exercise during fasting. Don’t force yourself to work out when your body is hungry. Make sure to exercise when you have enough energy to use it.

When is the best time to exercise while fasting? Before and after sahur is the best time to exercise during fasting. This is because the body has energy from food and drink intake, so you don’t feel tired to move your body.

After that, perform the tarawih prayer. Why is this the right time? Because after breaking, the food must be digested first by the body so as not to disturb digestion.

This time is perfect, so it doesn’t cause pain in the stomach. You can do light to moderate intensity exercise without worrying, including training to increase strength and muscle mass.

Also read: Reading the Correct Iftar Prayer, Complete with Its Meaning

3. Pay attention to the exact duration and make a particular schedule

30-45 minutes is the recommended time to do sports while fasting, with a record of paying attention to the condition of the body’s endurance. You can choose a sports time that does not interfere with daily activities. Make a weekly schedule; for example, selecting a time on Monday, Wednesday and Friday or weekends is not a problem.

Furthermore, don’t apply 100 per cent exercise intensity as you routinely do before fasting; reduce it by around 30-50 per cent so your body can adapt to new conditions.

Also read: These five sports can help increase height

4. Choose a light type of exercise

Jogging for 20-30 minutes can be an option, do it in a relaxed and light rhythm. Apart from this exercise, you can try a brisk 30-minute walk to help maintain your body’s balance while fasting. Cycling before the Maghrib call to prayer can be done at the same time as ngabuburit, just 30 minutes by going around your residential area.

Besides not having to leave the house, yoga can be an alternative for those who don’t want to overheat. You can do yoga while waiting for iftar time at home. Prepare yourself to do movements that are not too draining, OK?

Also read Correct Intentions for Ramadan Fasting, Complete with Their Meanings.

5. Pay attention to food and fluid intake in the body

Food intake is essential, so the body is strong during fasting and stays fit for sports. At dawn, it is better to consume complex carbohydrates such as rice, sweet potatoes, corn, taro, etc. Meanwhile, to meet protein needs, you can consume fish, meat, tempeh, eggs and others.

In addition, pay attention to fluid intake, so the body stays hydrated. Drink enough water after breaking the fast or before imsak. You can also drink 1-2 glasses of mineral water before bed. Apart from water, processed juices can also add fibre to the body.

6. Set a bedtime and don’t stay up late

The benefits of exercise during fasting will be seen if the performance of the organs in the body is good—one way is by paying attention to the quality of sleep.

The reason is to keep your body fit during the month of Ramadan; you shouldn’t feel tired due to lack of sleep. Adults need about 7-9 hours per day. Naps are sometimes necessary to maintain a healthy state.

7. Consistent in exercise routines and healthy lifestyle

Even though it’s not easy, you still need to be consistent with it. Don’t let exercise not be accompanied by a healthy diet so that the results you get are just tiring.

Some of these things can be your reference when exercising during fasting, namely reducing weights, reducing reps, adding rest periods and choosing the most accessible and lightest exercise options.

Those are seven sports tips during fasting and the best time you can practice right away. Of course, the body’s condition will not be the same as usual; for this, you need safe steps so that the exercise you do does not interfere with your fasting in the month of Ramadan. Hopefully,, the information is useful; cheers!

The National Social Hockey is fully lived in Centenario

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With more than 30 teams that came from different parts of the country and more than 500 players, the 34th edition of the contest is being held in Centenario.

In Centenario, in the facilities of Club San Jorge, the 34th National Social Hockey Neuquén 2022 is taking place, with the categories of Under 14 ladies and gentlemen; and the Sub+30 Mamis Hockey Social), with more than 30 teams from the country and the Patagonian Region organized by the Argentine Federation of Social Hockey on Grass and Track under the auspices of the municipality of Centenario and the Provincial Legislature.

The activity began on Friday and will end this Sunday. With the presence of more than 500 players, one of the minor divisions of said Federation compete, which has some 130 Social Hockey Leagues and more than 200,000 throughout the country, with Leagues in the Neuquén, Rio Negro area.