CNN Indonesia
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 21:50 WIB
Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) is one of the stadiums inspected by FIFA ahead of the 2023 U-17 World Cup. (CNN Indonesia/Muhammad Ikhwanuddin)
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Access to Jakarta International Stadium (HE) recognized PSSI general chairman Erick Thohir as one of the records FIFA while carrying out stadium inspections for 2023 U-17 World Cup.
FIFA representatives for the 2023 U-17 World Cup inspected JIS on Saturday (29/7) afternoon. The inspection lasted for more than three hours and was closed from mass media coverage.
“Such as the discussion with the Regional Government of DKI, Jakpro, PUPR, yesterday which I also reported later that Jakpro and PUPR will consolidate to improve access and infrastructure,” said Erick at a press conference at the Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, Wednesday (2/8).
“About the grass [diurus] Jakpro, about the crossing, it’s PUPR. This is what I heard, but should be confirmed next week. Access to the toll road from Jasa Marga, BUMN helps. Of course these accesses will be a record of FIFA,” he said.
Erick said that from the start proposing JIS as the location for the 2023 U-17 World Cup there were risks that had to be faced. However, with 100 days to the opening, everything can be prepared.
“Yes, to be sure [akses JIS] Ready. Indeed, this is what I said there is a risk, because it’s 100 days away, but yes, we have to try to maximize it,” said Erick.
Not only JIS, FIFA also inspected stadiums in Bandung, Solo and Surabaya in the past three days. From the inspection, said Erick, FIFA highlighted the problem of stadium turf and training fields in order to get repairs.
“Field problems, yes, judging by FIFA’s records, it’s all about grass. So because, again, what I said, when the U-20s qualify, you can continue to use the grass again, it’s impossible not to damage it,” said Erick.
“This is the note that you really need to take care of the grass. On all the training grounds it has to be improved. Indeed, there are conditions that must be totally repaired,” said the former owner of Inter Milan.
To improve grass and JIS access, PSSI will be assisted by FIFA. There will also be consultants from Europe and Australia.
“FIFA itself has assistance from consultants from Australia. Later on August 26, a team from Australia and Europe will come, a total of 15 people, to make sure this is the field,” he explained.
(abs/nva)
2023-08-02 14:50:03
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