Police Chief Confirms International BMX Championship In Jogja Applies Strict Prokes

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JAKARTA - Chief of Police General Listyo Sigit Prabowo ensured the 2021 International BMX Championship in Yogyakarta was implemented by implementing strict health protocols.

The Police Chief who is also the Chairman of the Indonesian Sports Bicycle Association (PB ISSI) has coordinated with the COVID-19 Task Force so that the implementation of the championship remains in compliance with health protocols to prevent COVID-19.

"After approximately one year there are no various events held, it is expected that with the holding of qualifying events in Yogyakarta, it can get Indonesian BMX athletes who can compete in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics," Sigit was quoted as saying by Antara, Saturday, April 10.

The implementation of this championship requires participants and organizers to swab antigen when entering the arena, and must wear a mask as well as hand sanitizer.

According to The Chief of Police Sigit, the implementation of strict health protocols in the implementation of bicycle racing championships is an example for other sports championships that may be implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Police Chief hopes that the 2021 International BMX Championship can bring better achievements of bicycle racing sports in the future and can facilitate and facilitate all the process of holding world qualifying events in Yogyakarta.

The police chief previously granted permission to hold sports activities during the pandemic, including the 2021 Menpora Cup Football Championship and the U-22 National Team trial matches.

Listyo Police Chief Sigit Prabowo was previously elected by acclamation as Chairman of the General Manager of the Indonesian Sports Bicycle Association (PB ISSI) for the period 2021-2025 at the Extraordinary National Conference (Munaslub) in Jakarta, Saturday, April 3.

Sigit is committed to continue the previous PB ISSI management program, which is related to strategic programs that include improving the quality of coaches, referees, event organizers, venue facilities and infrastructure.

Indonesia is scheduled to hold two series of BMX international championships in D.I Yogyakarta on April 10-11.

According to a calendar released by the International Cycling Federation (UCI) through its official website, the two series are class one (C1) championships.

In addition to the two championship series that are the Tokyo Olympic qualifying events, Indonesia also held a national cycling championship on April 9.