The National Police Implements Security For The 2024 President's Cup Using FIFA Standards

JAKARTA - The 2024 President's Cup will run from July 19 to August 4, 2024 in three cities with the opening ceremony being held in Bandung. For security procedures, the police will implement a strict FIFA licensed scheme.

This was conveyed by the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo after receiving an audience with the General Chairperson (Ketum) of PSSI, Erick Thohir. In a statement quoted on Thursday, July 18, 2024, the National Police Chief said the move was taken so that Indonesian football could run better in terms of implementation, players, referees and supporters.

"We agree that we support what is the FIFA policy to prepare Indonesian football to really follow FIFA standards," said National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit.

Furthermore, Listyo Sigit also said that the National Police would participate in overseeing the security process for the 2024 Presidential Cup. The permit for the implementation has been issued by the Police.

"Of course, we Polri will participate in overseeing the security process. We have issued the permit and then we will participate in securing the predetermined event," he said.

The National Police Chief acknowledged that the security process at the 2024 President's Cup would use FIFA standards. The police will remain in the vicinity of the stadium.

Then, in the main stadium or ring area, which includes Field of Play (Fop) and the stands, the stewards will provide security.

"Of course there are police, but the police will come in when there is a request to enter. That's the standard. However, in other places we coordinate with the best model. Currently, we are implementing the existing model because this is the standard FIFA," he said.

The 2024 President's Cup, which is the pre-season event, will be held in three cities, namely Bandung, Bali, and Solo.

The opening agenda, which will be held in Bandung, July 19, 2024, will also be attended by President Jokowi.

This tournament was attended by eight teams which were then divided into two groups. Group A is filled by Persib Bandung, Borneo FC, Persis Solo, and PSM Makassar. While Group B is Madura United, Bali United, Persija Jakarta, and Arema FC.

As a prestigious pre-season agenda, PSSI said the prizes disbursed for the winning team reached IDR 5 billion.