JAKARTA - Head of the North Jakarta Administration Youth and Sports Office (Dispora), Fikri Hidayat, expressed full support for the Cucut Underwater Hockey club which will compete in the 2026 Asian Underwater Hockey Championship in August.
The support was conveyed when receiving an audience with the management and representatives of the Cucut Underwater Hockey team in his office, Wednesday, May 7, 2026. The meeting was an important momentum in strengthening synergy between the local government and sports people to encourage the achievements of the underwater hockey sport at the international level.
On this occasion, Fikri appreciated the achievements of Cucut Underwater Hockey which managed to win third place at the 2025 Asian Oceania Underwater Hockey Championship in Malaysia. According to him, this achievement is the result of hard work of all team elements, from athletes, coaches to club managers.
"The participation of Cucut Underwater Hockey in the Asian Underwater Hockey Championship is a proud achievement. Moreover, this club is based in North Jakarta and 18 athletes out of a total of 24 athletes who will depart come from North Jakarta boys and girls," said Fikri.
He added that this achievement was not only a pride for the team, but also for the people of North Jakarta.
"They are still teenagers and we strongly support all positive activities that can make the name of North Jakarta, both at the provincial and international levels," he said.
Fikri also gave motivation to the athletes to keep their fighting spirit and sportsmanship during the competition. According to him, moral support is an important factor to increase the team's confidence when facing tough competition in the championship, which is expected to be attended by 12 Asian countries.
Meanwhile, Head Coach of Underwater Hockey, Ronald Riady, said the championship which will take place on August 4 to 9, 2026, will be the first international event for his club representing Indonesia.
"This is the first championship in 2026 and the first time that the Cucut club has the opportunity to represent Indonesia at the Asian level. Although there are many obstacles and obstacles, with the support of the city government, we are optimistic that we can provide the best results for Indonesia," said Ronald.
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