45 Days Of FIBA World Cup 2023 Countdown: Perbasi Chairman Quoted The Story Of Roro Jonggrang Regarding Indonesia Arena Development

Indonesian basketball Arena Stadium for FIBA World Cup 2023. (Photo: Ulfa Gusti Utami / VOI)

JAKARTA - The General Chairperson (Ketum) of Perbasi, Danny Kosasih, appreciated the readiness of the Indonesia Arena, Senayan, which had been completed. Having doubts about the progress of development, Danny Kosasih was amazed by the results.

He did not even hesitate to call the construction like the Roro Jonggrang project.

The Indonesia Arena will be the venue for the FIBA World Cup 2023 which will take place on August 25 - September 3. Since it was first appointed as the host, Indonesia's readiness has continued to be monitored to organize the world-class basketball event.

One thing that has been the main concern of Danny Kosasih from the start is the arena. However, 45 days before the agenda was held, now the Indonesia Arena which was built in April 2021 has stood strong and majestic.

Built within two years and inaugurated in June 2023, Indonesia Arena now only has to get a final touch for the FIBA World Cup.

"What is certain is that I want to convey, we as Indonesians must be proud. When a year ago I came with the Secretary General, the land was still being dredged. But he (David Crocker as President Director of FIBA) said this (Indonesia Arena) must be completed," said Danny Kosasih about the development of the Indonesia Arena.

"But I told you that if this nation wants, it will be possible. I am nervous every day because I see the progress, how come it doesn't progress, but the Minister of PUPR ensures that there is progress.

"I believe the story of Roro Jonggrang, a true story, if last night he could make it (Candi) our nation, we would definitely be able to," he continued during a press conference at the Indonesia Arena, Tuesday, July 11 afternoon, western Indonesia time.

Please note, the indoor venue can even accommodate 16,088 spectator seats and is equipped with five main fields, two training fields, players' changing rooms, VVIP stands to the media center.

For the host FIBA World Cup 2023, Indonesia is not alone because there are Japan and the Philippines who are appointed with the same status. Unfortunately, the Indonesian national team will not appear in this prestigious event because they failed to qualify for the qualifying round.