# Indonesia provincial sports week competitions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-provincial-sports-week-competitions > Updated: 2026-10-01T13:52:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. In September 2026, fourteen regional branches of the National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) in West Sumatra requested a postponement of the 2026 Provincial Sports Week (Porprov). The request was driven by delays in regional budget amendments necessary for funding athlete preparation, equipment, and logistics. Representatives expressed concerns regarding legal compliance and the ability of local committees to prepare contingents without proper budget authorization. By October 2026, regional sports competitions were launching across various Indonesian provinces. In West Sumatra, the XVI Porprov officially commenced on October 2, 2026, marking the event’s return after an eight-year hiatus. The competition, involving 53 sports branches across 12 regencies and cities, was intended to prepare athletes for the 2028 National Sports Week (PON). Other provinces also initiated or prepared for competitions, including Central Java, which organized the XVII Porprov for nearly 8,000 athletes, and West Sulawesi, which focused on e-sports talent identification. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: Regional sports competitions launch across Indonesia in 2026 Multiple Indonesian provinces are hosting 2026 provincial sports weeks (Porprov) to develop athletes for national competitions, including major events in West Sumatra, Central Java, and West Java. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-provinces-prepare-for-2026-provincial-sports-weeks ### 2026-09-18: KONI West Sumatra requests Porprov 2026 delay over budget issues Fourteen KONI branches in West Sumatra are requesting the 2026 Porprov be rescheduled due to pending regional budget approvals required for athlete preparation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/koni-west-sumatra-requests-porprov-2026-delay-over-budget-issues --- Cite as: Indonesia provincial sports week competitions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-provincial-sports-week-competitions