The 2023 U-17 World Cup Is Disability Friendly

The 2023 U-17 World Cup makes it easier to access people with disabilities (doc. LOC WCU17).

JAKARTA Indonesia has succeeded in making the 2023 U-17 World Cup lively and maintaining the inclusiveness of the audience. People can watch classes, including people with disabilities.

The Local Organizer Committee (LOC) FIFA World Cup U-17 with the Regional Government of each host does provide a friendly space for people with disabilities.

Just look at the Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung. Andri Yeni, the mother of persons with disabilities and athlete of the boccia sport, Muhammad Fadhil, said she was happy and proud to be able to participate in the live FIFA U-17 World Cup match.

He conveyed that his arrival this time was the most memorable experience because he first watched the U-17 World Cup at the stadium.

As a person with disabilities, he feels comfortable watching the match. Access to enter the audience area with the need is made as simple as possible by LOC. Not only that, transportation to the stadium location is also made easier.

"I am very enthusiastic to be present at the stadium. With my children's limitations, both of us can also experience the euphoria of international class events in our country directly like other people."

"Fadhil is very happy because he won Japan U-17. His champion team managed to qualify for the round of 16. Success continues for Indonesia," said Andri Yeni.

Views like this should be a concern. In fact, it can be a lesson in the future to be applied at the local level.

Not only PSSI and league operators, all stakeholders must also be involved, such as the government so that convenience and access for audiences with disabilities are well available in local matches.