JAKARTA, July 22 (Xinhua) — Indonesia is all set to co-host the 2023 FIBA World Cup subsequent month, marked by the completion of its largest indoor stadium that may accommodate as much as 16,000 spectators, the nation’s excessive official mentioned on Friday.
The competitors will probably be held from August 25 to September 10 in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines, that includes 32 groups.
Indonesian minister for state-owned enterprises Erick Thohir, who can also be a FIBA central board member, mentioned in a press release that the completion of the stadium positioned on the Gelora Bung Karno sporting advanced in Jakarta would present the world that Indonesia would host the worldwide sport occasion correctly.
“Although we are the co-host together with Japan and the Philippines, this is still a rare chance. In addition, FIBA World Cup is an international event with a level comparable to the Olympics. This event will draw the world’s attention to Indonesia,” he mentioned.
Thohir additionally inspired all basketball followers and sport lovers in Indonesia to return and watch the matches.