RRI.CO.ID, Purworejo - Indonesia's Ministry of Youth and Sports expanded its public fitness campaign through Car-Free Day activities. The program took place in Purworejo, Central Java, on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

The initiative was held under the Active and Fit Community Movement (GEMAR). It encouraged people to exercise regularly by using accessible public spaces for physical activities.

Acting Assistant Deputy for Special Sports Services at the ministry Ahmad Arsani, said Car-Free Day areas support broader community participation. He said the government is optimizing public spaces to promote healthier lifestyles.

"Therefore, the Ministry of Youth and Sports' GEMAR program utilizes public spaces by optimizing Car-Free Day areas as affordable and easily accessible centers for physical activity," Arsani said.

The ministry aims to establish Car-Free Day locations across 514 cities and regencies by 2029. The effort is expected to improve public participation in sports while strengthening Indonesia's overall health and fitness.

Deputy for Character and National Identity Strengthening at the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs Warsito encouraged Indonesians to exercise consistently. He said physical activity should become a daily habit instead of depending on government-organized events.

"This means that out of every 100 people in Indonesia, around 28 to 29 experienced physical or psychological health problems during the past 30 days," Warsito said. He urged communities to make time for regular exercise with families and local groups. He said healthier and more active citizens are essential for achieving Indonesia Emas 2045.

The Healthy Exercise program attracted around 2,300 participants, including community sports organizations and residents. Purworejo Regent Yuli Hastuti said the strong turnout reflected growing public awareness about maintaining health through regular exercise.