JAKARTA - Indonesia has the opportunity to collaborate with Germany in the field of sports. Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Dito Ariotedjo said the cooperation was related to sports science or sports science.
This is a "gifts" from the Menpora after his visit from Germany. On that occasion, he met full members of the Domestic Affairs Commission and Sports Committee Stephan Mayer, as well as Deputy Chairman of the German Parliamentary Sports Commission Philipp Hartewig.
"They come from the ruling party. The meeting is more about opportunities for cooperation between Indonesia and Germany regarding sports science," Dito said, as quoted by Antara.
Dito added that the meeting also discussed the possibility of a friendly match between Germany and Indonesia for a number of sports such as football, volleyball, basketball, and others.
The meeting, continued Dito, was informal. However, the Menpora said there would be follow-up and tried to communicate further.
"Yesterday it was still informal and we will try to make it formal," said Dito.
According to Dito, the opportunity for cooperation between Indonesia and Germany in sports science is wide open. He said Germany has an advantage in the field of sports science.
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"The profit of diplomacy between countries and the stronger Indonesian sports ecosystem in the field of sports science and Germany has that advantage. Hopefully this can be the beginning of the collaboration in the field of sports between Indonesia and Germany," concluded Dito.
During a visit to Germany, Dito also revealed that Indonesia was the center of attention and even received an offer to host the 2027 Special Olympic World Games (SOWG).
Dito received an invitation from Chief Operating Officer of Special Olympics International (SOI) Lou Lauria. The 32-year-old man said Indonesia has the opportunity to host SOWG because it is considered a developing and iconic country.
"After Europe, Indonesia is deemed appropriate to represent Asia Pacific. It is also added that the requirements regarding Indonesia's implementation facilities have met. Several times the holding of major events in Indonesia has held it in an international standard arena," he concluded.
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