Gibran Reminds Revitalization Of Medan Exemplary Stadiums To Be Completed On Time

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka (left) reviewed the revitalization of the Medan Exemplary Stadium, in West Teladan, Medan, North Sumatra, Monday (12/12/2024). BETWEEN/HO-BPMI Setwapres.

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka emphasized that the revitalization of the Medan Exemplary Stadium was completed on time so that it could immediately be reused for various sports activities and other activities.

He said this when he directly inspected the revitalization process of the stadium accompanied by his wife Selvi Ananda, in Teladan Barat, Medan, North Sumatra, Monday, December 23.

The Vice President hopes that the revitalization of the Exemplary Stadium can increase the enthusiasm and achievements of local athletes.

This is in line with President Prabowo Subianto's mission to create superior human resources, including in the field of sports.

In addition, the Vice President also appreciated the efforts of the Medan City Government in maintaining the old stadium design, so that the historical and cultural values were maintained.

In his review, Gibran was accompanied by the Regional Secretary of Medan City Topan Ginting, Head of the Stanley National Road Implementation Center, and Head of the North Sumatra Regional Settlement Infrastructure Center Deva Kurniawan.

Teladan Stadium is one of the oldest stadiums in Indonesia and is included in the status of the Alleged Cultural Conservation Object (ODCB).

Built in 1951 and inaugurated in 1953, the stadium has a capacity of around 20,000 spectators and is the headquarters of the PSMS Medan football club.

The revitalization of the stadium is part of a follow-up to the technical evaluation of stadiums in Indonesia, as instructed by the Seventh President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo after the tragedy of the Indonesian League 1 match between Arema and Persebaya in October 2022.