First PON was held in Surakarta - Central Java in 1948, during war of independence
The sixteenth PON is held this year (2004) in the brand-new Jakabaring Stadium in Palembang - South Sumatera

Opening ceremony in Jakabaring stadium, Palembang

Lighting the PON flame. PON flame was lit from a natural gas outflow in Mount Muria, Central Java, and was carried to Palembang by a series of runners, just like the Olympics

Fireworks display during the opening ceremony

President Megawati Sukarnoputri opening PON XVI


Lumban Tirta swimming pool, venue for aquatic sports. When I was a lil kid I go there often to swim..

Colorful diving platforms at Tirta Randak Sekatu aquatic centre

Gelora Sriwijaya stadium in Jakabaring, venue for athletics, opening, and closing ceremonies of PON XVI

Map of Jakabaring sports complex, where most PON activites will be held

Current medal tally as of 3 September 2004 (emas = gold, perak = silver, perunggu = bronze)


