PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk hosted the BTN Run for Disabilities, Run for Inclusivity on February 7, 2026, at Manahan Stadium in Solo. The event featured participation from Paralympic athletes and was attended by prominent figures including the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Mayor of Solo Respati Ardi, BTN Director of Risk & Management Setiyo Wibowo and Deputy Secretary General of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Indonesia Rima Ferdianto.
Commitment to Inclusivity
The run was held as part of the BTN Jakarta International Marathon (BTN Jakim) 2026 series and serves to reinforce BTN’s stated commitment to being an inclusive bank. According to Director of Risk & Management Setiyo Wibowo, the bank’s principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) are integral to its business processes, extending beyond Corporate Social Responsibility.
Setiyo emphasized that running is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities, and that BTN aims to embody this inclusivity through its services and support. This support extends to financial services, sports, health initiatives, and the empowerment of people with disabilities.
Expanding Support for Paralympic Athletes
During the event, BTN donated resources to support facilities and infrastructure for Paralympic athletes. The bank as well plans to initiate a fundraising campaign as part of BTN Jakim, engaging tens of thousands of runners.
Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin highlighted the importance of physical activity, noting that a lack of exercise is among the top five causes of disease in Indonesia. He praised running as an accessible and healthy sport, emphasizing that individuals with disabilities have demonstrated its feasibility.
Mayor of Surakarta Respati Ardi expressed appreciation for BTN’s inclusion of people with disabilities in the national running event, emphasizing the need for systemic support for athletes with disabilities. Deputy Secretary General of NPC Indonesia Rima Ferdianto stated that the event raised awareness of sports for people with disabilities and could inspire opportunities for their development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the BTN Run for Disabilities?
The BTN Run for Disabilities, Run for Inclusivity, held on February 7, 2026, aimed to promote inclusivity and raise awareness of sports for people with disabilities, as well as reaffirm BTN’s commitment to ESG principles.
Who attended the event?
The event was attended by the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Mayor of Solo Respati Ardi, Director of Risk & Management BTN Setiyo Wibowo, and Deputy Secretary General of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Indonesia Rima Ferdianto.
What is BTN’s role in the BTN Jakarta International Marathon (BTN Jakim)?
The BTN Run for Disabilities was part of the Road to BTN Jakim series, and BTN will involve 10 disabled runners in BTN Jakim and initiate a fundraising campaign from tens of thousands of runners.
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