Menpora Take Over Command Of The U-20 World Cup Preparations

Minister of Youth and Sports, Zainudin Amali (Instagram @kemenpora)

JAKARTA - Preparation for the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia in 2021 is no longer the responsibility of PSSI. Now the command is in the hands of the government, in this case the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

This was conveyed by Menpora Zainudin Amali after attending a Limited Meeting with President Joko Widodo, Wednesday 1 July. In this meeting also attended by the Chairman of PSSI Mochamad Iriawan. Based on the results of these ratas, Menpora was appointed directly by the president to become the Chairperson of the Indonesia FIFA U-20 World Cup 2021 Organizing Committee (INAFOC) to make Indonesia successful in hosting the U-20 World Cup in 2021.

"Because all of the financing will be carried out through the state budget, so for the organizing committee there is a government element, INAFOC was formed," said Zainudin on the official website.

The man from Gorontalo has not been able to reveal the composition of the U-20 World Cup committee. According to him, the composition will be discussed and finalized, through a Presidential Decree (Keppres) first. If the Presidential Decree has been issued, then the Menpora will complete the committee composition.

However, this Golkar Party politician emphasized that all elements of Ministries / Institutions, PSSI, and local governments would be involved. No exception, parties related to money are believed to have the capacity and capability

"I will see, those who are competent and (experts) in their fields will be involved later. This committee must have a legal basis. The important thing is that it is held for us," said the Menpora.

Although the composition of the committee has not yet been formed, several parties have received special assignments. The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing will be in charge of infrastructure development. Meanwhile, the affairs of the Indonesian National Team are under the responsibility of PSSI

"For the preparation and achievements of the Indonesian national team, it is directly under the responsibility of the Chairman of the PSSI. That is the essence of the meeting," explained the Menpora.