North Sumatra Provincial Government Asks Menpora To Accelerate Construction Of The 2024 PON Stadium

North Sumatra Provincial Secretary Arief S Trinugroho met with the Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Dito Ariotedjo, in Jakarta, Thursday. (ANTARA/HO)

JAKARTA - The North Sumatra Provincial Government has asked the central government through the Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) to accelerate the construction process of the stadium, which is the main venue for the 2024 PON in North Sumatra.

"We are here to ask for accelerated settlement, this requires central government support," said North Sumatra Provincial Secretary Arief S Trinugroho after meeting the Menpora in Jakarta, quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, June 8.

Arief said that currently North Sumatra's 2024 PON preparations are still 'on the track'. Even so, efforts will continue to accelerate the preparation of the 2024 PON.

"It's still on the track, but we will continue to accelerate, so one by one it's finished, if it's finished sooner we can move on to the other," said Arief S Trinugroho.

Menpora Dito Ariotedjo explained that related to unfinished preparations, a solution would be sought for the smooth running of the 2024 PON.

"I am looking for the best solution for the existing challenge. I have recorded what is lacking and I will report it to the President," said Dito.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Central KONI Marciano Norman ensured that the relevant policy makers would work together to maximize preparations.

"With the available time, we will optimize venue development, organizing readiness. We will provide information to sports to maximize athletes and rectors," said Marciano Norman.

PON 2024 will be held in Aceh and North Sumatra. Currently, preparations are being made, including sports venues being competed, but for the main venue of North Sumatra, the football stadium is still in process.