This article examines West Kalimantan ethnosport as a living cultural practice through an ethnographic approach. Fieldwork was conducted from January to March across three zones: Zone 1 covered Pontianak, Mempawah, Singkawang, and Sambas; Zone 2 included Sanggau, Sekadau, and Sintang; and Zone 3 comprised North Kayong and Ketapang. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and fieldnotes in game arenas, cultural festivals, school settings, and community encounters. The findings show that ethnosport cannot be understood merely as physical activity, but as a cultural practice that connects the body, collective memory, social identity, ecological space, and intercommunity solidarity. In Zone 1, meriam karbit, gasing pangkak, gonde, and telok penyok demonstrate the relationship between traditional games, communal celebrations, and the identity of Malay coastal communities. In Zone 2, bosukan, cak asin, and tengkuyung berambih affirm games as media for transmitting values, solidarity, and local knowledge within Dayak and inland community lifeworlds. In Zone 3, gasing uri and games based on local materials reveal the relationship between games, natural resources, and community adaptation. This article argues that ethnosport contributes to physical education by bringing together physical activity, social-emotional health, value learning, and cultural awareness within an integrated learning experience.
Triansyah et al. (Fri,) studied this question.