Want IBL To Be Held In Surabaya, Louvre Willing To Make This Sacrifice

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) competition will be continued on 4 September. IBL will directly enter the play-off round and will be played in one city.

The choice is between Jakarta and Yogyakarta. Apart from reasons of safety and security factors, the two areas are also considered to be able to reduce club operating costs.

The IBL club, Louvre Surabaya, admitted that there was no problem with that. However, they hope that the existing procedures are completely in place for the safety of all parties, including players.

The Louvre then expressed hope that the IBL operator could choose Surabaya as the host. In fact, they are willing to make sacrifices to make it happen.

"Later we will provide free rooms for 30 days," said Louvre President, Erick Herlangga, in a virtual press conference that was held on Wednesday, June 17.

Unmitigated, Louvre management is ready to provide 50 rooms per day free of charge for all teams in one hotel. In fact, they will also prepare a quarantine room if someone is positive for COVID-19.

However, Erick only offered and had submitted it to the IBL by mail. All decisions are in the hands of IBL as the operator whether to choose between Jakarta and Yogyakarta or change their mind.

"I would be happy if IBL changed its mind and chose Surabaya," said Erick.