Samarinda wins overall championship at Porwada Kaltim 2026

Samarinda has been named the overall champion of the IV East Kalimantan Regional Journalists Sports Week (Porwada) 2026. Held in Balikpapan from November 4 to 5, the Samarinda contingent secured the top position in the standings with a total of 24 medals, consisting of eight gold, seven silver, and nine bronze.

Berau Regency finished in second place with 10 medals, including five gold, two silver, and three bronze. Kutai Kartanegara took third place. Following the achievement, the Mayor of Samarinda may provide bonuses to the winning journalists as a form of appreciation.

Separately, in the VIII East Kalimantan Provincial Sports Week (Porprov) held in Paser Regency, Balikpapan athlete Neema Maida Nareswary won a gold medal in the women’s 200 meter Individual Time Trial (ITT) roller skating event. Her time of 18.067 seconds secured the win despite limited training facilities. The Balikpapan roller skating team concluded the competition with 18 medals in total, including one gold, eight silver, and nine bronze.