Tangerang, Banten, Oct. 24 -- Indonesia's Youth and Sports Ministry has backed the Codero National Competition (CNC) 2026 coding and robotics contest as a strategic initiative to boost digital agility and technological competitiveness among the nation's youth, officials said Saturday.

Speaking at the opening of the two-day event in Jakarta, Youth Services Deputy Hendro Wicaksono emphasized that technical skills in science and information technology must be paired with strong character development to guide responsible innovation.

"We appreciate this event because it can improve children's knowledge and competitiveness," Wicaksono said.

"But to the parents, we remind you not to forget character building. Character greatly supports a chil...