JAKARTA - The PSSI North Jakarta City Association (Askot) officially held the 2026 Soeratin Cup U-13 and U-15 Tournament. This prestigious competition is an important event for the development of young talent, as well as a selection platform to recruit potential athletes to higher levels of competition.
Held at the Tugu Stadium, North Jakarta, the series of tournaments which will last until July 19, 2026 was officially opened by the Head of the Youth and Sports Section (Kasipora) of North Jakarta, Bobby, on Tuesday, June 30.
Interestingly, this tournament is not only focused on hunting for achievements, but also prioritizing the safety of the players. BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Jakarta Kelapa Gading Branch Office also took part in providing full support by protecting all athletes who competed with Occupational Accident Insurance (JKK) and Death Insurance (JKM).
Head of the Jakarta Kelapa Gading BPJS Employment Branch Office, Ivan Sahat H. Pandjaitan, expressed his high appreciation for the protection initiative carried out by the organizers. According to him, this protection is crucial so that young athletes can give their best performance without being overshadowed by worry.
"We really appreciate the progressive steps of PSSI North Jakarta who pay great attention to the safety of athletes from an early age. Through this Occupational Accident and Death Guarantee protection, we want to ensure that players can perform fully and free from anxiety on the field. If there is a risk of injury while playing, all medical treatment costs will be fully covered by BPJS Employment until recovery," said Ivan Sahat.
Ivan added that this step is a tangible proof of the state's presence in providing a sense of security in the sports sector, including for footballers who are pioneering careers from an early age.
"Sustainable early childhood development must be supported by a safe ecosystem. We hope that this positive synergy can continue in other sports events, so that parents feel at ease letting their children pursue the dream of becoming professional athletes," concluded Ivan Sahat.
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