Bey Machmudin: Fields In Greater Bandung 100 Percent Are Ready For The U-17 World Cup

Acting Governor of West Java Bey Viki Machmudin gave a statement at Gedung Sate Bandung, Thursday (2/11/2023). (ANTARA/Ricky Prayoga)

BANDUNG - Acting Governor of West Java Beyvi Machmudin stated that all fields in Greater Bandung, including Si Jalak Harupat Stadium as the main arena, are 100 percent ready to be used for the U-17 World Cup event in 2023. "Earlier it was reported that everything was ready, 100 percent was ready, the team will also practice there (fields)," said Bey after the West Java Provincial Government Leadership Meeting at Gedung Sate, Bandung, Antara, Thursday, November 2. However, Bey said, his party will review the fields that will be used for the U-17 World Cup to ensure its readiness again. "If possible, tomorrow I will review several fields to ensure preparations," he said. To enliven the U-17 World Cup, his party will hold various performances to art as a pre-event and side event to welcome people who come to watch. "For this reason, we have coordinated it with the service, especially with those in Jalak Harupat," he said. In Greater Bandung, apart from Si Jalak Harupat Stadium as the main arena, there are five training fields prepared for the U-17 World Cup, namely the ITB, Unpad, IPDN, Sidolig, and Arcamanik fields. The U-17 World Cup in Indonesia will take place from November 10 to December 2. FIFA appointed four stadiums as venues for matches, namely Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) Jakarta, Manahan Stadium Solo, Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium (Surabaya), and Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung Regency. Si Jalak Harupat Stadium is scheduled to hold Group C, Group D, Group E, and Group F matches, as well as the round of 16, since November 11, 2023. For Group D and F, which are filled by teams such as Argentina, Germany, Mexico, and Japan, will play all their matches at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium.