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F1 Returns to Africa: Rwanda Signs 10-Year Grand Prix Deal
F1 and the Rwandan government signed a 10-year deal to stage the "Formula 1 African Grand Prix, presented by Visit Rwanda"; the agreement was announced in Kigali on Tuesday (13 October 2026) by F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, and Rwandan President Paul Kagame.

Calvin Verdonk's Champions League Debut: First Indonesian in UCL
LOSC Lille lost 3-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on matchday 2 of the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League league phase, in the early hours of Wednesday, 14 October 2026 (WIB).

Champions League Results 14 Oct: Barca Comeback, United & Inter Fall
Matchday 2 of the 2026/2027 Champions League league phase was played on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning WIB, 13-14 October 2026, with nine matches.

Persib Record vs Vietnamese Clubs: Bid to End Poor Streak in ACL Two
Persib Bandung host The Cong-Viettel FC on matchday 2 of Group E in the 2026-2027 AFC Champions League Two at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium on Wednesday (14/10/2026) at 19:15 WIB.

Naturalized Players of Indonesia's National Team 2026: 11 Faces
Of the 23 players called up to the Indonesian national team in 2026, only 6 were born in Indonesia; the rest are naturalized players.

2026 Australian MotoGP Schedule: Phillip Island Oct 23-25, WIB Times
The 2026 Australian MotoGP takes place at Phillip Island on 23-25 October 2026, one week after the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia at Mandalika.

FIFA Residency Naturalization Rules: The Taisei Marukawa Case
Dewa United winger Taisei Marukawa of Japan began the process of becoming an Indonesian citizen in October 2026 and has submitted the required documents.

Persib vs The Cong-Viettel in ACL Two: Schedule, Rotation, 3 Points
Persib Bandung hosts Vietnam's The Cong-Viettel FC at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung Regency, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 19:15 WIB on matchday two of Group E of the AFC Champions League Two 2026-2027.

Sandy Walsh Recovers, Ready to Make Persib Bandung Debut
Sandy Walsh (31) has been declared fit after nearly a month of injury rehabilitation and has returned to full training with Persib.

Erick Thohir Ultimatum to Clubs: One Week to End Supporter Violence
Two violent incidents against away supporters occurred within a week: on Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Persib Bandung U-18 (EPA) bus was attacked at Rest Area KM 360, Batang, Central Java — the vehicle was badly damaged, belongings stolen, and two personnel physically assaulted.

Indonesia Wins FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, Ends 35-Year Trophy Drought
Indonesia won the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 after beating Thailand in a 4-2 penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw in the final at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Monday, October 5, 2026.

Indonesia's FIFA Ranking Up to 116th, Thohir Targets Top 100
Indonesia's national team climbed to 116th in the world with 1,168.25 points in the latest FIFA ranking update, Wednesday, October 7, 2026 — up one spot from the previous position.

Indonesia's Jordan Friendly in Doubt as PSSI Hunts for New Opponents
Indonesia's planned two away matches in the Middle East — rumored to be against Jordan and Kuwait — during the November 2026 FIFA Matchday are in doubt over security concerns.

Persija Thrash PSIM 4-0 as Loncar Bags a Brace in Bantul
Persija Jakarta beat PSIM Yogyakarta 4-0 in week four of the 2026/2027 BRI Super League (Indonesia's top flight) at Sultan Agung Stadium, Bantul, on Saturday (10/10/2026).

Bezzecchi Wins 2026 Indonesian MotoGP as Aprilia Sweep Top Four
Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) won the 2026 Indonesian MotoGP main race at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, Lombok, on Sunday (11/10/2026).

Jorge Martin Retakes MotoGP 2026 Championship Lead at Mandalika
Jorge Martín (Aprilia Racing) returned to the top of the 2026 MotoGP standings with 355 points after finishing third at the Indonesian GP in Mandalika.

Denmark Open 2026: Six Indonesian Shuttlers Crash Out on Day One
Six Indonesian representatives were knocked out on day one of the 2026 Denmark Open in Odense, Denmark, on Tuesday (13/10/2026), with none winning a match.

Daniel Marthin's Elbow Injury Forces Leo/Daniel Out of Denmark Open
Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin withdrew from the 2026 Denmark Open due to an elbow injury suffered by Daniel Marthin.

Taisei Marukawa Naturalized, Set to Be First Japanese Indonesian
Taisei Marukawa (Dewa United, 29) is undergoing naturalization to become an Indonesian citizen in October 2026; the required documents have been submitted and now await approval.

Jonatan Christie vs Lin Chun-yi: Blockbuster Denmark Open Clash
Jonatan Christie (4th seed) faces Lin Chun-yi (Taiwan, All England Open champion) in the round of 32 of the 2026 Denmark Open on Wednesday (14/10/2026) at 17:30 WIB (Western Indonesian Time) on Court 2, Jyske Bank Arena, Odense.

Super League Week 5 Fixtures: Persita vs Persija Headlines
The 2026/2027 BRI Super League's fifth week runs October 16-18, 2026, with eight matches over three days.

How to Watch Denmark Open 2026: Live Stream on Vidio
The 2026 Denmark Open — a BWF World Tour Super 750 event — runs October 13-18, 2026, at the Jyske Bank Arena in Odense, Denmark.