Tragedy Of The Kanjuruhan Stadium Hundreds Of People Died, LIB Stop While The Indonesian League 1 Season 2022-2023

Screenshot of the atmosphere at the Kanjuruhan stadium during the riot of the Arema FC vs Persebaya match

MALANG - PT Liga Indonesia Baru (LIB) stopped the Indonesian League 1 season 2022-2023 for one week after the riots that occurred at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang Regency, after the Arema FC versus Persebaya match, Saturday, October 1.

"We announced the decision after we received a directive from the General Chairperson of PSSI (Mochamad Iriawan). This was done to respect all parties, while waiting for the investigation process from PSSI," said LIB President Director Akhmad Hadian Lukita in a press release in Jakarta, Sunday morning, October 2.

LIB stated that the riots at the Kanjuruhan Stadium caused several people to die. In addition, several facilities at the stadium with a capacity of 46.000 spectators were also badly damaged.

"We are concerned and deeply regret the incident. We share our condolences and hopefully this will be a valuable lesson for all of us," said Akhmad.

The riot began when thousands of Arema FC supporters, Aremania, burst into the field after their favorite team lost 2-3 to Persebaya.

The police then fired tear gas in the field which made many supporters faint and difficulty breathing.

Supporters who fell caused panic in the stadium area. The number of supporters who need medical assistance is not comparable to the amount of medical personnel alerted at the Kanjuruhan Stadium.

Many supporters complained of shortness of breath being exposed to tear gas and being trampled while trying to leave the stadium stands.

East Java Police Chief Inspector General Nico Afinta at a press conference in Malang Regency, East Java, said that of the 127 people who died, two of them were members of the National Police.

"In that incident, 127 people died, two of whom were members of the National Police," Nico said quoting Antara, October 2.

Nico explained that as many as 34 people were reported to have died at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang Regency, while the rest died while receiving help at a number of local hospitals.

According to him, until now there are approximately 180 people who are still undergoing treatment at a number of these hospitals.

In addition to the victims who died, there were 13 vehicles that were damaged, 10 of which were Police vehicles.