Ahead Of The 2022 ASEAN Para Games: Gibran Rakabuming Raka Says Solo Is Ready

Menpora Zainudin Amali (left), accompanied by Solo Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka (right), and NPC Indonesia Chair Senny Marbun (center) after the coordination meeting for the implementation of APG XI 2022 in Solo, Sunday (19/6/2022) night. (Antara/Bambang Dwi Marwoto)

JAKARTA - Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Zainudin Amali said that preparations to host the XI 2022 ASEAN Para Games (APG) in Solo, Central Java, July 23-30 have already been underway.

"I have received a report from the Mayor of Surakarta, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, as the person in charge of the implementation of APG XI and confirmation from the Secretary of the Regional Government of Central Java Province on behalf of the Governor that he is fully committed to providing support for the implementation of APG XI in Solo," said the Minister of Youth and Sports after the APG Coordination Meeting. 2022, in Solo, Sunday night.

In addition, reports from the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Indonesia and from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, can conclude that preparations are already underway.

"God willing, it is hoped that the organizers will be successful, successful in achievement, and successful in administration because the Mayor of Surakarta has said that he will finish this work as well as possible and no problems will arise later in the day," said the Minister of Youth and Sports as quoted by Antara.

The Minister of Youth and Sports said that the next success that is expected is to increase the economy in this area and its surroundings. Because, after this activity, it will boost economic growth in Solo and its surroundings.

In the implementation of the APG, the direct implementation commander of the Mayor of Surakarta, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports will support and for the achievements of the commander of the NPC Chair, Senny Marbun.

In fact, Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 95/2022, concerning the Implementation of the ASEAN Para Games XI 2022 in Solo, has been signed by the President. Because, this has become a decision in a limited cabinet meeting, so the direct way of coordination with cross-Ministerial.

The Ministry of Transportation, for example, has provided transportation equipment according to the needs of APG athletes. While others are already moving in the field.

Preparation is Complete

Meanwhile, the Mayor of Surakarta Gibran Rakabuming Raka, as well as the Chair of the ASEAN Para Games Organizing Committee (Inaspoc) said his party had explained the preparation for the APG XI 2022 to the Menpora.

"The point is that the preparations for the APG XI in Solo have been completed, from the arena, hotels, and others everything has been prepared. The ceremonial opening (opening) and closing (closing) have also been prepared," said Gibran.

According to Gibran, he hopes that all these events will run smoothly. Because today, all the items have been approved by the Menpora. It is hoped that next week will be intensified for publication, please help media friends so that this event can be expanded again.

"There is only a small amount of homework that needs to be monitored for renovation activities in several arenas. However, I am sure that it will all be completed before June 15," said Gibran.

Gibran said all Ministries were involved in supporting the implementation of APG XI in Solo. For example, the Ministry of Transportation for transportation from the hotel to the arena, the Ministry of SOEs, and almost all Ministries are embraced to support the success of the implementation.

"This APG, which was held in Solo for the second time as the host. We want after holding APG Solo as a City of Culture to brand a disability-friendly city, a small but dynamic city with many international sports arenas," said Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

After holding APG XI 2022, next year Solo will also host the U-20 World Cup. The branding of the city of Solo, although small, has international standard arena facilities, and many more outstanding athletes are born from the City of Solo.