2012 Pekan Olahraga Nasional or 2012 National Sports Week was a multi-sport event in Indonesia which was held in Riau from 9–20 September 2012.

[5] The timer is located in the heart of Pekanbaru city, at Jalan Cut Nyak Dien between two iconic buildings, Menara Lancang Kuning and Soeman HS Library.

Representation of Burung Serindit (Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot) native birds from Southeast Asia.

Then, 8 former national athletes brought the Pekan Olahraga Nasional Flag to the stadium, which is hoisted and followed by a singer singing the PON theme.

The torch was passed to Amril Nurman, 5 times PON gold medalist in badminton from Riau.

Amril Nurman brought the torch in a replica of Lancang Kuning, which moved through the stadium floor.