Make The IBF Bubble The Reference For Competition In Indonesia, Menpora: Take PBSI As An Example

Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia Zainudin Amali (left) accompanied by the General Chairman of PP PBSI Agung Firman Sampurna (right) after reviewing the implementation of IBF 2021 (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - RI Minister of Youth and Sports Zainudin Amali assessed that the bubble system used by the 2021 Indonesia Badminton Festival (IBF) in Nusa Dua, Bali, was very good and worthy of being used as a standard reference for the implementation of domestic competitions.

"If there are other sports that want to make tournaments, the answer is simple. Take PBSI for example. So later if there are sports that ask what kind of technical question, I will direct them to talk to PBSI," said Zainudin during a visit to the IBF 2021 venue in Nusa Dua. , Bali, Wednesday.

He assessed that the 2021 IBF bubble system exceeded the recommended standard for carrying out sports activities which not only provided safety and health, but also ensured that all residents were not bored and not stressed.

Despite being the first international-class sporting event in the country during the pandemic, the execution of this tournament has gone well and so far there have been no problems.

"Not only the implementation and progress, but also the atmosphere. So, to benchmark the implementation of the competition, ask PBSI. Instead of us having to explain at length, just look at this event," he said as quoted from Antara.

The Minister of Youth and Sports also in detail checks one by one the completeness of the health protocols that have been proposed by PBSI when submitting to hold this tournament.

"We as one of the ones who issued the recommendations also feel calm, because all items related to the prokes promised by PBSI have been fulfilled. Such as arrival routes, area entry access, as well as other rules," said Zainudin.

He also took the time to watch the Greysia Polii/Apriyani Rahayu match in the group stage of the BWF World Tour Finals, against Jongkolphan Kititharakul/Rawinda Prajongjai from Thailand.

He advised Indonesian badminton players who are still fighting in WTF 2021 to stay enthusiastic and try their best for the nation.

"To our athletes who compete in the WTF, I express great appreciation. Of course I hope they will continue to be enthusiastic about making Indonesia proud," concluded the Minister of Youth and Sports.