"VAN" (Sports Desk - 18.09.2024) :: Following the success of Indonesia's co-hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and in recognition of its vast potential and rapidly growing passion for the sport, FIBA has opened a new office in Jakarta.
FIBA Indonesia will help to underpin the growth of basketball at all levels across the country, with a dedicated focus on grassroots programs, organizational growth and strengthening basketball institutions.
As part of its mission, FIBA Indonesia will deliver a strategic plan closely aligned with FIBA's global objectives.
The strategic plan will ensure the sport is promoted across various sectors and will be delivered through four key areas: a strong and sustainable basketball ecosystem, higher participation numbers of players, coaches, and officials across the country, with a special focus on women in basketball at all levels, and a positive social impact from basketball activities.
FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis commented: "Co-hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 has sparked an unprecedented rise of the interest in basketball across Indonesia. This important legacy element has not gone unnoticed by FIBA, nor the fact that the country has a vast potential and also appetite to quickly progress in the international basketball stage. We are therefore excited to open the FIBA Indonesia office and to work hand-in-hand with the government, represented by the Ministry of Youth and Sport, as well as with our member federation, PERBASI, for the growth of basketball in Indonesia. The FIBA Indonesia office will play a crucial role in supporting basketball development at all levels, with a strong focus on grassroots programs and empowering the local basketball community."
The strong support of the Indonesian government was exemplified by the presence of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, pictured below, as well as the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dito Ariotedjo, at the inauguration of the FIBA Indonesia office.
Indonesia's Minister of Youth and Sports, Dito Ariotedjo, stated: "This is an important symbol for the growth of basketball in our country. We want to encourage more people to play the sport and harness basketball's potential for positive social impact. We look forward to working alongside FIBA to further develop basketball and its reach throughout Indonesia."
Meanwhile, Erick Thohir, International Olympic Committee member and FIBA Central Board member from Indonesia added: "This new office underscores FIBA's long-term dedication to fostering and advancing basketball throughout the region, with a special focus on Indonesia, building on the legacy of its flagship men’s event and inspiring future generations of players and fans."
The FIBA Indonesia office will be led by Rufiana, Manager of FIBA Indonesia, who was part of the Local Organizing Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 in Jakarta.
The inauguration of the new FIBA Indonesia office was attended by numerous dignitaries, including the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo; Secretary of State of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr Pratikno; FIBA President Sheikh Saud Ali Al-Thani; FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis; FIBA Treasurer Ingo Weiss; Minister of Youth & Sport of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr Nandito Ariotedjo; Minister of State-owned Enterprises of the Republic of Indonesia and FIBA Central Board member, Mr Erick Thohir; FIBA Asia President Dr Govindaraj; President ad interim PERBASI, Mr Ardima Rama Putra; and PERBASI Secretary General, Ms Nirmala Dewi; and FIBA Indonesia Manager, Ms Rufiana.
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