JAKARTA - The Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia (Menpora RI) Dito Ariotedjo praised sports facilities owned by the Association of Indonesian Young Football Trustees (Apsumsi) located at the Minhaajurrosyidiin Foundation, Lubang Buaya, East Jakarta. According to him, sports facilities are owned by modern and professional Apsumsi.

This was conveyed by Menpora Dito after opening the U-13 Football Tournament, Menpora Cup - 1st In 2023 At ForSGI Field, Lubang Buaya, East Jakarta, Saturday, August 26 morning.

"I am happy and proud that Apsumsi has provided sports facilities in such a way and is dedicated to sports coaching. This sports facility is very modern and professional. And this can also be for the development of the younger generation through sports and creativity," said Menpora Dito.

"So this is a form of collaboration that I think must be carried out by all parties. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is here to support in terms of technical and program, but more than that there must be participation from the private sector who assists in facilities and also implementation," he added.

On this occasion, Menpora Dito hopes that the U-13 Football tournament, this can be made routinely every year.

"I hope that this event is made routinely and also tiered. The Ministry of Youth and Sports always supports this tournament. Even the Ministry of Youth and Sports encourages not only football but all sports to organize the same thing," he explained.

Meanwhile, Ketum Apsumsi Agus Riyanto thanked Menpora Dito for his support. According to him, this tournament could be implemented because of the support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

"I would like to express my high gratitude to the Minister of Youth and Sports and their staff. This event is due to the participation of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. We anticipate coordinating and under the Ministry of Youth and Sports and collaborating with PSSI," he said.

Furthermore, he said that to achieve achievements there must be coaching. And football development must be gradual, tiered and sustainable. "This means that this year we will hold U-13 football and next year we will increase it again to U-14 and so on," he explained.


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