Evaluation Of The Menpora Cup, Minister Amali Hopes That The Events Of Supporters Can Be Viewed Objectively

Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Zainuddin Amali (Photo: Nailin / VOI)

JAKARTA - The Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Zainuddin Amali together with PSSI, Police and the COVID-19 Task Force conducted an evaluation meeting for the 2021 Menpora Cup pre-season tournament at the Kemenpora Office, Jakarta, Tuesday, April 27.

In particular, discussing events after the event was closed, namely the celebration of the joy and actions of Persija supporters. Also, excessive disappointment from Persib supporters.

In the meeting, also presented Persija who is in charge of supporters' affairs.

"The conclusion of the meeting was that the pre-season 2021 Menpora trophy which was open until April 21 to 25 night was orderly, smooth, safe and implemented the Prokes in a disciplined manner," said Menpora Amali during a press conference at the Kemenpora media center, Tuesday, April 27.

Second, regarding the events that occurred after the Menpora Cup pre-season tournament was closed, both in Jakarta and Bandung, which are now being handled by the National Police, both the Headquarters, Metro Police and the West Java Regional Police.

"Being investigated, if elements are found that contain violations of the law, of course the National Police Headquarters will enforce the law," said the Menpora.

The third is related to supporters, Kemenpora and related parties will carry out more serious coaching. "It is PSSI and LIB that will do that," he said.

The fourth concerns the implementation of micro-scale PPKM by the government. Later, the next activity will also involve micro-scale PPKM instruments at the village and sub-district levels, as well as Polri officials at the village and sub-district levels.

"Overall, as we have said, do not confuse the implementation of the Menpora Cup pre-season tournament which has been successful, but after it closes there are events that arise. I hope to be seen more objectively," said Menpora Amali.

PSSI Chairman Mochamad Iriawan said that his party has committed to implementing health protocols in the implementation of the Menpora Cup.

"Until the end before the final everything was smooth, safe and on time, there was not a single deployment of new clusters in the implementation of the Menpora Cup," said Iwan.

Iwan thanked President Jokowi and Menpora Amali for continuously supervising and evaluating the implementation of the tournament. As well as the National Police, the COVID-19 Task Force and the Ministry of Health, which provide vaccinations for all players and officials.

Regarding the euphoria of supporters at HI and the disappointment of supporters in Bandung, Iwan asked the police to explore their motives for gathering when the tournament was over.

"We are pleased with this incident. Of course it will be an evaluation for the federation of what we are doing to these supporters. Because there are supporters who are looking after and there is a small group of supporters who are different from this. So that it becomes a joint evaluation," said Iwan.