Raja Sapta Oktohari

Raja Sapta Oktohari is an Indonesian sports leader and Indonesian businessman who currently serves as the President of the National Olympic Committee of Indonesia (NOC Indonesia). A prominent figure in the Indonesian sports scene, Oktohari has held various positions, including Chair of the Indonesian Cycling Federation, Sr Vice President of the Asian Cycling Confederation, and Chef de Mission of the Indonesian contingent at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. He also led the organizing committee for the 2018 Asian Para Games in Indonesia. 
Recognized for his contributions to sports development, Oktohari was re-elected as President of NOC Indonesia for a second term, spanning from 2023 to 2027
==Early and personal life==
Oktohari was born on October 15, 1975 in Jakarta, Indonesia. He is the son of Indonesian business and politician Oesman Sapta Odang and Serviati Oesman. He's really passioned with sports and business. 
He was elected as the Chairman of HIPMI (Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association) for the 2011-2014 period, succeeding Erwin Aksa during the 14th National Congress (Munas) of HIPMI held in Makassar, South Sulawesi on October 20, 2011.
He comes from a Minangkabau background on his father's side, while his mother originates from Kabupaten Takalar and has Makassar ancestry.
Oktohari is part of the OSO Group conglomerate, owned by his family, which operates in various sectors such as mining, plantations, fisheries, transportation, communication, and hospitality. He is also involved in overseeing the OSO Group conglomerate owned by his family. His prominence grew when he became a promoter of world-class boxing, earning him the title of the youngest world boxing promoter by the World Boxing Association.
==Sports Career==
Mahkota Promotion 
Starting his journey as a young entrepreneur, Oktohari entered the sports industry as a boxing promoter. He founded Mahkota Promotion (M-Pro) in 2008, which has since grown into the leading boxing promotion company of today.
Through M-Pro, Indonesian professional boxers have won world champion titles. Among the boxers who have achieved international success under M-Pro's guidance are Chris John, Daud Jordan, and Ongen Saknosiwi
In recognition of his significant contributions, Oktohari was awarded the title of Honorary Promoter of the Year 2018 by WBC Asia during the Annual Award Presentation held in Bangkok, Thailand on May 22, 2019.This accolade acknowledges his accomplishments in establishing and nurturing M-Pro.
Cycling: Starting a community, Achievements in Indonesian Cycling, and Garnering Acknowledgment across Asia and Beyond 
From his early days, Oktohari harbored a passion for cycling. During his time in junior high school, he orchestrated cycling competitions that sparked his deep engagement with this sport.
He embarked on grassroots cycling organizational endeavors, championing bike-to-work initiatives that encouraged professionals to choose bicycles for their daily commute, advocating for cleaner air.
ISSI/Indonesian Cycling Federation
In 2011, Oktohari was appointed to lead the Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Cycling Sport Association (ISSI DKI Jakarta). Four years later, the ISSI provincial administrators in Indonesia nominated Oktohari to contend for the Chairmanship position at the Extraordinary National Congress (Munaslub) of ISSI 2015-2019. His election to the helm of ISSI for the 2015-2019 term followed.
Under Oktohari's guidance, the development of cycling in Indonesia honed in on several critical domains: enhancing athlete and coach quality, training, securing internationally recognized UCI-standard tournaments, enhancing venues, and refining organizational structures. He also successfully advocated for Indonesian cycling athletes to be granted scholarships to train at the UCI World Training Center in Switzerland.
This strategy bore fruithttps://www.antaranews.com/berita/565865/satu-atlet-balap-sepeda-lolos-ke-olimpiade, as Indonesian cycling saw its inaugural representation at the Olympics. Toni Syarifudin seized this golden opportunity at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, becoming the first Indonesian cyclist at the Olympicshttps://www.bola.com/olimpiade-rio/read/2557362/toni-syarifudin-asa-pebalap-bmx-pertama-indonesia-di-olimpiade. Additionally, ISSI sent its first cyclist to compete in the World Cup for the Track event.
Oktohari breathed life back into the dormant Tour de Indonesia, which had been inactive for seven yearshttps://www.antaranews.com/berita/617837/tour-dindonesia-direncanakan-naik-level. He also brought Asian and global-level tournaments to the country, including the Banyuwangi BMX International, Asian Track Championships, and ACC Urban Championship. He contributed to the triumph of cycling events at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Gameshttps://www.liputan6.com/asian-games/read/3628036/balap-sepeda-sumbang-2-emas-asian-games-issi-berikan-pujian?page=2.
Due to his exceptional contributions, Oktohari garnered strong backing from provincial administrators to seek a second term from 2019 to 2023. He was chosen unanimously as the sole candidate during the National Congress (Munas) held in Bandung, West Javahttps://www.tribunnews.com/sport/2019/07/26/raja-sapta-oktohari-kembali-terpilih-jadi-ketum-pb-issi.
However, Oktohari had to conclude his term earlier than expected due to his election as the President of the Indonesian National Olympic Committee (NOC) for the 2019-2023 periodhttps://www.antaranews.com/berita/1146176/noc-indonesia-serah-terima-jabatan-kepengurusan-baru. Nonetheless, ISSI/ICF administrators requested flexibility, needing time to conduct a national congress during this transitional phase. Oktohari's position was succeeded by Police Chief Listyo Sigit, who was unanimously appointed Chairman of ISSI for the 2021-2025 term on April 3, 2021.
Asian Cycling Confederation
However, Oktohari's passion for cycling persisted. In March 2021, Osama Al Shaafar was elected as the President of the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC), appointing Oktohari as the Senior Vice President of ACC. Additionally, Oktohari was chosen to be a part of the Executive Committee of ACC in the same election.
Okto's unwavering commitment to nurturing cycling and sports in Indonesia at large has positioned him as a revered figure in both the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) and the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). In March 2022, Okto was honored with the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Special Order of Merit awardhttps://mediaindonesia.com/olahraga/481586/raja-sapta-oktohari-terima-penghargaan-dari-acc in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. This recognition serves as an acknowledgment of his substantial contribution to the advancement of cycling.
Chef de Mission Contingent Indonesia for Rio Olympics 2016
Being youthful, accomplished, and fully committed, Oktohari was appointed as the Chef de Mission of the Indonesian Contingent for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics by the Indonesian Olympic Committee, then under the leadership of Erick Thohir. Oktohari's selection came after outshining four other nominees for the CdM position during that period.
Indonesia Asian Paralympic Games Organizing Committee (INAPGOC)
Okto's remarkable track record led to him being given a more significant role as the Chief of the Indonesia Asian Paralympic Games 2018 Organizing Committee (INAPGOC) in 2017.
In a span of less than two years, Okto was entrusted with the responsibility of preparing the largest multi-event for esteemed disabled athletes across Asia. The event took place from October 6th to 13th, 2018, and was hosted at the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex (GBK) in Jakarta.
Leveraging his experience and network, Okto effectively organized the 2018 Jakarta Asian Para Games. This achievement encompassed not only the event's seamless execution but also the accountability and accomplishments of Indonesian NPC athletes.
President of National Olympic Committee of Indonesia (NOC Indonesia)
Following his successful tenure at INAPGOC, Okto's reputation continued to grow. Subsequently, he was nominated by the national federation to contend for the role of President of the National Olympic Committee of Indonesia for the term 2019-2023.
On October 5th, 2019, Okto formally submitted his candidacy for the position of President of the National Olympic Committee of Indonesia, partnering Warih Sardono as his vice president.
Oktohari running on his second terms as a President of Indonesian Olympic Committee with the vice President Ismail Ning.
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