The State of Sports Journalism in IndonesiaCEFR B1
23 Mar 2025
Adapted from Arpan Rachman, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Royhan Firdaus, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
Haris Kristanto Pardede is a prominent football YouTuber in Indonesia, known for his insightful analysis of sports. He transitioned from traditional journalism at Koran Sindo to creating content on YouTube, especially during the pandemic. His channel, which covers the Indonesian national football team, has experienced significant growth, attracting over 118,000 subscribers and millions of views.
Pardede emphasizes the importance of accurate reporting, especially in combating misinformation in sports. He often engages directly with the Football Association of Indonesia and offers unique insights that mainstream media may overlook. His first-hand experiences at games allow him to provide valuable perspectives to his audience.
He believes that journalists should return to active reporting to enhance sports journalism in Indonesia. Currently, many journalists rely on existing information rather than seeking original content, which limits creativity and depth in sports reporting. Pardede advocates for a more proactive approach, encouraging journalists to immerse themselves in the action on the field.
.Difficult words
- insightful — showing deep understanding and good judgment.
- transition — to change from one thing to another.transitioned
- emphasize — to highlight or give special importance.emphasizes
- combating — fighting against something harmful.
- perspective — a way of thinking about something.perspectives
- journalism — the activity of reporting news.
- proactive — taking action before an issue arises.
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Discussion questions
- How has social media changed the way sports journalism is practiced?
- Do you think journalists should always follow the action at events? Why or why not?
- In what ways can journalists combat misinformation more effectively?
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