2000 Pekan Olahraga Nasional
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| Host city | Surabaya, East Java |
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| Athletes | 5,720 |
| Events | 46 |
| Opening | Juni 19, 2000 |
| Closing | Juni 30,2000 |
| Opened by | Megawati Sukarnoputri Vice President of Indonesia |
| Torch lighter | Alan Budikusuma |
| Ceremony venue | Gelora Delta Stadium |
The 2000 Pekan Olahraga Nasional (commonly referred to as PON XV) was the 15th edition of the Pekan Olahraga Nasional, a major national multi-sport event, held from June 19 to 30, with Surabaya, East Java as the host.[1][2] This edition marked the first time the PON was held after the collapse of the New Order, and the first time it was held outside Jakarta since 1969. The games also marked the second time the PON was held in East Java, the previous being in 1969. This was the first time the PON was held after the East Timor seceded from Indonesia.
