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Jakarta (voinews): President Joko Widodo asked Ario Bimo Nandito Ariotedjo or Dito Ariotedjo, who was recently appointed as Minister of Youth and Sports, to massively improve sports leagues at the school and college education levels.

"Also for our people we are asked to promote inter-village leagues," said Dito after the inauguration at the Presidential Palace complex, Jakarta, Monday (3/4).

Apart from that, according to him, President Joko Widodo also gave directions to him to efficiently prepare the Indonesian team for the SEA Games and Asian Games.

"Pak President wants on the SEA Games and Asian Games event agenda we prioritize sports that have medal potential. So we have to be efficient, but we get the best medals," he said.

Another thing that is also of concern to the President, according to Dito, is the development and improvement of the sports industry ecosystem in Indonesia.

For the youth sector, Dito said, the President wanted youth development to be directed to entrepreneurship and professionalism with the achievement of an increased youth development index.

In addition, his party will also immediately prepare the implementation of international sporting events. According to him, these events include the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Jakarta and the World Beach Games in Bali.

"In the future there will be seven international events, one of which is Indonesia, which will host basketball and the World Beach Games. Of course, what we have started will automatically continue and maximize its implementation," he said.

Dito also ensured that he would immediately communicate with various stakeholders regarding the World Beach Games in Bali so that the implementation could run smoothly. (VOI/Andy)