Jakarta, Sept. 17 -- Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Erick Thohir has emphasized that youth development, a crucial part of the Ministry of Youth and Sports' (Kemenpora) responsibilities, is still frequently neglected.

Erick made this statement when outlining his primary work focus following his inauguration to replace Dito Aryotedjo as Menpora by President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday afternoon.

"As an aide to the President, I am fully committed, yet sometimes people forget the link between sports and youth. When we talk about youth, the Minister of Youth and Sports represents 131 million young people who will be the backbone of our nation going forward," he stated.

The former Minister of State-Ow...