Jakarta: Indonesia has decided to demolish the stadium where 131 people died in a stampede during a football match. President Joko Widodo announced that the Kanjuruhan stadium will be rebuilt with adequate security facilities. The rebuild will be completely according to the ‘FIFA’ instructions. He said the way gambling is regulated in the country needs to change dramatically. Indonesia is ready to host the 2023 U20 World Cup.
Indonesia Stadium witnessed the tragedy that shook the world on the first of this month. As the spectators were about to leave the stadium, there was a rush. The investigation report released last week stated that police used tear gas to disperse people and caused the accident. Fifa has banned the use of tear gas on spectators. Criminal charges were brought against six people in the incident, including police officers.
There were many other allegations in the investigation report, such as allowing more people in the stadium, blocking exits, changing the game at night to increase television ratings.
