Through IBF 2021, KOI Finds International Event Implementation Standards

Illustration of IBF 2021 (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The implementation of the 2021 Indonesia Badminton Festival (IBF) has made the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI) find new standards in holding sports agendas, especially during this pandemic.

The bubble system applied in the implementation of IBF is considered by KOI to be the right breakthrough in the implementation of competition in the midst of a pandemic. The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) as the parent of Indonesian badminton is considered capable of formulating efficient governance.

"In holding events, PBSI has always been a benchmark in the governance of sports organizations in Indonesia. This will become a new standard for domestic competitions," said KOI Chairman Raja Sapta Oktohari at the Westin Resort, Wednesday, November 17, quoted from Antara.

The competition with the bubble system used by IBF 2021 in Nusa Dua, Bali, does require all participants and support staff to undergo a five-day isolation period before the first tournament.

Not only that, every participant who attends is also required to take routine PCR tests during the implementation of the bubble system. The organizers also set strict health standards by requiring athletes, referees, and media crews who are active in the competition arena to be tested for antigens.

Reflecting on the strict procedures implemented in this IBF, KOI will bring the concept to a number of international events that will be held in Indonesia in the future.

"There will still be MotoGP next year, then we will also host esports, rock climbing, basketball, football and world beach games championships.

"After completion, we will ask for a summary of the IBF event so that it can be used as a reference in other events," said Okto ending.