Message From Menpora After PSSI And Perbasi Sign MoU With BNPB

Menpora Zainudin Amali. (Doc. Kemenpora)

JAKARTA - Two main sports branches signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Safe COVID-19 with the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) virtually, Thursday, September 17. The two sports officials are the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) and the Indonesian Basketball Association (Perbasi).

The signing was witnessed by the Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Zainuddin Amali. Menpora hopes that with this MoU the competition can be continued. Of course, by maintaining health protocols so that the spread of COVID-19 can be prevented.

"Prioritize health and safety factors, including athletes, coaches, competition organizers. I thank you, I emphasize that health protocols must be adhered to," said the Menpora after signing the MoU.

This Golkar Party politician believes, PSSI Chairman Mochamad Iriawan and Perbasi General Danny Kosasih, can uphold their promises. Menpora also asked both of them to carry out the MoU seriously.

"I emphasize that the competition will be without spectators, and that must be obeyed. People can later watch the match from television broadcasts or other media," said Zainuddin Amali.

As is known, the continuation of the League 1 and 2 competition will be held in early and mid-October. Meanwhile, the continued Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) starts on October 13 in Jakarta.

Meanwhile, Kemenpora also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BNPB. The MoU serves as a foundation for supporting the implementation of disaster management in the youth and sports sectors.