Followed By 144 Participants, Pupuk Kaltim Facilitates Borneo FC U-16 Open Selection In Bontang

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JAKARTA - Increase commitment to support the development of generations in the field of soccer, PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (Pupuk Kaltim) in synergy with Borneo FC Academy for the U-16 Elite Pro Academy (EPA) selection, for talented young seeds in Bontang City. Selection took place at Mulawarman Bontang Stadium for two days, on June 1-2, 2024.

The Director of Finance and General Affairs of Pupuk Kaltim Qomaruzzaman, revealed this as a form of Pupuk Kaltim's contribution to the football industry as well as facilitating the seeds of talented athletes in Bontang City to have the opportunity to take part in the national football arena. In addition to the continuity of support for Borneo FC as the pride team of East Kalimantan, where Pupuk Kaltim for two seasons has also been the main sponsor of the Pesut Etam team competing at the highest level of Indonesian football.

Through the selection of the U-16 Borneo FC Academy, Pupuk Kaltim is committed to reinforcing the development of young football in Bontang City and East Kalimantan, so that more talented young talents are facilitated to take part professionally.

"This selection is an opportunity for the talented generation of football in Bontang City, by providing an opportunity to process through continuity of coaching and in the future being able to become a professional player," said Qomaruzzaman, in his statement, Saturday, June 1. According to him, efforts to boost youth football development have become the main target of East Kalimantan Pupuk since starting to synergize with Borneo FC. Plus the background of the coaching scheme that has been carried out so far has proven successful in producing many reliable players after being honed in the academy.

So with this selection, it is hoped that new football talents will grow through the best coaching platform Borneo FC, so that later generations of professional reliable footballers can be born to Bontang and East Kalimantan in general.

"We believe that with good cooperation between all elements, we can produce talented players who will make the name Bontang and East Kalimantan proud in the national to international arena in the field of professional football," continued Qomaruzzaman.

He also advised the participants to take advantage of this opportunity well, as well as show their enthusiasm and sportsmanship through their abilities. He said, football is not only talking about competition, but also about building character, teamwork, discipline and high fighting spirit. Therefore, this opportunity can be a place for learning and self-development of participants to process in achieving the expected ideals.

"Remember that in every match, the most important thing is not just victory, but also the processes and efforts made to achieve it," Qomaruzzaman ordered.

Director of Borneo FC Academy Jacksen F Tiago, said that this open selection was attended by 144 participants from talented young footballers born in 2008-2009. Since registration opened, enthusiasm has been very high, not even only from Bontang, but also other areas in East Kalimantan to get a place in the Borneo FC U-16 squad. Through this open selection, Borneo FC is expected to find young talents with the best ability to return to become future professional footballers.

"We believe there are still many talented young footballers from Bontang and East Kalimantan scattered out there. So with this selection, we can find out the best superior seeds to be fostered professionally through the synergy between Borneo FC and Pupuk Kaltim," said Jacksen.

The Mayor of Bontang Basri Rase, who was also present to open the U-16 selection, also expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the support of Pupuk Kaltim with Borneo FC, who has given the opportunity to capture the potential of local players from Bontang to become professional football athletes.

Basri said, an event like this is eagerly awaited by the community, considering that there are so many talented young Park City seeds that excel in the field of football, so this opportunity becomes an opportunity for the younger generation to become professional athletes.

"This U-16 selection is clear evidence that we all have the same vision to advance football in Bontang City, by providing opportunities for our children to develop their potential," said Basri.

He also hopes that this selection will continue to be carried out continuously in supporting the development of the young talent of Taman City football, as well as building a future for generations through sports. For participants who are declared to have passed this selection, it is hoped that they can bring the good name of Pupuk Kaltim and Bontang through achievements that will be made later.

"We are sure that the experience gained from this selection will be a valuable provision in the journey of our young generation of football, both on and off the field. Thank you to Pupuk Kaltim and Borneo FC for opening up this golden opportunity," concluded Basri.