Analysis of the Applied Policy for the Sports Training Achievements in Aceh Province

Abstract

Background: Analysing  the policy for the development of sports achievements in Aceh Province is a must to be done because Aceh's achievements of Aceh province at the national level in of the National Sports Week (PON) competition were less competitive. Objective: This research aim to find out the problems and solutions for the progress of sports development in Aceh by analyzing two Aceh government policies, specifically 1) Aceh Governor Regulation no. 122 of 2016 regulating the position, structure, organization, duties and functions of the Aceh Youth and Sports Service (or DISPORA), 2) Qanun No. 9 of 2016 which is about the Aceh Province Sports Development Method: The analysis was done by using a qualitative research design with observations, interviews, document analysis and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Participants were regional heads, Aceh Regional House of Representative Commission V, Youth and Sports Service, Aceh KONI, athletes, coaches and other sports players totaling 36 people. Result: The research findings conclude that Aceh Province has two policies that were ratified by the Governor in 2016. The policies about these two regional regulations are considered too late.As the result, it has impacts in Aceh's achievements in PON. The policies that have just been ratified or validated have not been realized and are evenly implemented in all 23 regencies/cities in the province of Aceh. In addition, to the late ratification of policies, other factors were found, : 1) lack of funding factors, 2) Inadequate infrastructure, 3) unfulfilled human resources, 4) Socio-cultural factors during the long military conflict and Tsunami natural disaster, and 5 ) Political factors from stakeholder officials who have not supported policies for Aceh's sports development. Conclusion: Analysis results of this study found that the delay in the Aceh Province validating the regional regulations for Aceh's sports development led to a decline in Aceh's achievements at the national level. Through this research, a positive input can be provided for the Aceh provincial government to review regional regulations to be more specific with political, socio-cultural, and soft approaches. power to promote sustainable sports as preparation for hosting the PON Aceh-North Sumatra 2024 and sustainable long-term achievements.