2023 U-20 World Cup Canceled In Indonesia, Hokky Caraka: Move On Is Not That Easy

Indonesian U-20 National Team Player, Hokky Caraka (9). (Photo: Twitter/@PSSI)

JAKARTA - The U-20 Indonesian national team striker, Hokky Caraka, could not hide her sadness when she found out that the 2023 U-20 World Cup was canceled in Indonesia. He even admitted that it was difficult to act normally.

"If you move on from the U-20 World Cup, it doesn't feel that easy," said Hokky Caraka when met at the Sultan Hotel, Thursday, March 30.

Indonesia's status as the host of the 2023 U-20 World Cup was officially revoked by FIFA, Wednesday, March 29. This decision makes Garuda Muda have a great opportunity to cancel the 2023 U-20 World Cup.

In fact, according to Hokky, appearing in the World Cup is a very valuable moment. Moreover, as a footballer, this opportunity is a prestigious moment even though it has just entered the age category.

With the revocation of the host's status, Hokky said this was something that could bury the dreams of young footballers.

"Of course this breaks the dreams of the players. Not only from Indonesia, players who compete in the Premier League or whatever, their ideals must be to defend the country in the World Cup," Hokky added.

Hokky's deep feeling of disappointment is understandable because it is directly proportional to the long efforts that have been made. Moreover, preparations to appear in the 2023 U-20 World Cup have also been very mature with the improvement in the team.

"If asked about the preparation, it can be seen from the point of view of the game and physically. We have changed a lot because this event was prepared," Hokky concluded.