Attendance Of Spectators In League 1 And 2 Still Needs Time, Ketum PSSI: Needs Preparation Like Stadium Infrastructure

Illustration of the Indonesian League (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Zainudin Amali and PSSI agreed to state that the implementation of the policy to bring spectators to the stadium during the 2021-2022 Liga 1 and League 2 seasons still takes time.

This was conveyed by both parties after holding a meeting at the Kemenpora office, Jakarta, Friday.

"Earlier, the General Chairperson of PSSI (Mochamad Iriawan-ed) conveyed several things that needed to be prepared because this was not under normal conditions. It needed preparations such as stadium infrastructure. Everything must be considered and prepared properly so as not to cause problems, "said Zainudin Amali, launching Antara .

The Golkar Party politician also emphasized that because it is still under discussion, the government and PSSI have not confirmed whether or not spectators can attend the stadium. During that time, all matches can only be watched on television or mobile devices.

"We are just discussing and have not decided anything. If there is a decision, we will certainly invite parties such as the Ministry of Health, the National Police and the COVID-19/BNPB Handling Task Force," said Menpora.

Previously, through the Instruction of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 53 of 2021 concerning the Enforcement of Restrictions on Community Activities Level 3, Level 2 and Level 1 Corona Virus Disease 2018 in the Java and Bali Regions issued October 18, 2021, the government provided an opportunity for PSSI and PT Liga Indonesia Baru to testing the presence of spectators at Liga 1 and 2 stadiums.

The condition is that the maximum number of spectators is 25 percent of the maximum capacity of the stadium or a maximum of 5,000 people. In addition, only those with "green" status in the Cares Protect app can enter the stadium.

Regarding this, PSSI General Chair Mochamad Iriawan said that his party did plan to invite around 100-200 supporters to attend the trial audience attendance at the stadium.

However, this policy will only be executed after PSSI and LIB complete all necessary preparations such as regulations, systems and stadium readiness.

"Not all stadiums in Indonesia meet the requirements, such as the issue of seat numbering. Not to mention the cross on the bench and so on. In addition, an online ticket ordering scheme must also be prepared. We also want all spectators to be tested for antigen. outside the stadium. We continue to study this and we ask for time because it is not easy, "said Iriawan.

PSSI, the man who is familiarly called Iwan Bule, continued, not forgetting to regularly communicate with various parties to speed up the study, including the Java-Bali and outside Java-Bali PPKM Coordinators.