JAKARTA - The Governor of Bali, I Wayan Koster, had expressed his desire to hold a championship celebration for Bali United with the presence of an audience. However, this received another response from PT Liga Indonesia Baru (LIB) as the operator of the Liga 1 competition.
Director of Operations of PT LIB, Sudjarno said that I Wayan Koster had sent a letter to his party to convey his desire to make a celebration for Bali United. However, according to Sudjarno, the situation is still being considered and the situation is being studied first.
The reason is, with the current pandemic situation, all activities must continue to run according to health regulations and protocols.
"What is clear is that the LIB has no such decision (to celebrate). Indeed the governor (Bali) wrote to LIB, we studied this, we studied it, then we communicated, discussed according to regulations or not. If LIB still refers to regulations," said Sudjarno in a written statement received by VOI on Monday, March 28.
"If we examine it, it's definitely from the regulations first, so it's still in the process of being discussed regarding the request from the provincial government," he continued.
Bali United won the 2021/2022 Liga 1 when the season still had two games remaining. That certainty was secured by Bali United following the draw that was won by Persib Bandung against Persik Kediri.
This moment of winning Bali United is also considered very appropriate, considering that the fourth and fifth series of Liga 1 2021/2022 will be held on the Island of the Gods, which is also the headquarters of Serdadu Tridatu.
With this moment, I Wayan Koster hopes that Bali United's victory at home can also be felt by the supporters directly. Therefore, Koster wants the celebration party to take place at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, attended by spectators and free of charge.
Regarding Wayan Koster's wishes, Sudjarno also admitted that it would be difficult to bring spectators to the celebration of the Bali United champions. Because, the League 1 competition also only has one week left.
Meanwhile, in terms of preparation, it is no longer possible to invite an audience. This is because more preparation is needed considering the competition is still being held in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"What is clear is that this (celebration) is not LIB's decision, because we did not make such a decision," explained Sudjarno.
"What is clear is that we are still in the concept of no audience. Moreover, if for example getting free is one thing that is impossible. We don't have the concept of having an audience because we are talking about regulations and commitments," he concluded.
Regardless of the LIB's response to Wayan Koster's wishes, Bali United, which has been confirmed to be the champions this season, still has to undergo their last match. This matchday 33 will bring them together with Persik Kediri on Thursday, March 31, with the venue yet to be announced.
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