President Asks Ministry of Youth and Sports To Prepare For League 1 And League 2 Well

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JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo asked the Minister of Youth and Sports Zainudin Amali to prepare for the League 1 and League 2 competitions well. If, the competition between the clubs is rolling after the Menpora Cup ends.

"I reported to him about the pre-season competition and it turns out that he also monitors and even watches on TV", said Minister Amali during a virtual conference, Wednesday, April 14.

Ministry of Youth and Sports revealed that the President's direction regarding the start of the competition was because he was satisfied with the Menpora Cup event where the audience obediently watched at home. Thus, the President asked the Ministry of Youth and Sports to examine the possibility of having limited spectators at the stadium.

"He (President Jokowi, red) gave me directions earlier for League 1 and League 2 to be well prepared", said Minister Amali.

For this reason, the Ministry of Youth and Sports will immediately analyze and communicate with the organizers. Including the security.

"I will really examine it. This is not a decision but asked to study if the results of the study are not visible to an audience, I will convey it like that. Of course it involves various elements and for sure I will ask for information on PSSI (Football Association of Indonesia) and LIB (PT Liga Indonesia Baru) because they are the organizers”, explained Minister Amali.