Jakarta: The Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia, Dito Ariotedjo, expressed his hope regarding the new jersey for the Indonesian team designed by Didit Hediprasetyo. This jersey is expected to be a source of inspiration and boost the confidence of athletes who will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“The Red and White jersey that we will see today is a symbol of pride and fighting spirit for Team Indonesia. Thank you to Mas Didiet Hedi Prasetyo for designing this jersey. We hope that with this jersey, the spirit of the athletes will be ignited to strive in the 2024 Paris Olympics,” said Minister Dito.
In his statement, Minister Dito emphasized that the 2024 Olympics in Paris is not just a sports event, but also a stage that showcases aesthetic values through innovative designs. Paris, as the world’s fashion capital, provides a perfect backdrop to introduce Indonesian designers’ works to the international stage.
“And indeed, in recent weeks, many countries have revealed their jerseys, not hesitating to use top-class designers. Fortunately, Indonesia has Mas Didit, whose name shines brightly in the international design world. And I agree that this will to some extent boost the confidence of the contingent athletes,” he added.
Until now, Team Indonesia has secured 49 tickets to participate in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, a proud achievement. Minister Dito added, “This is an extraordinary achievement that we should be proud of. 29 athletes will compete in the Olympics.”
“The government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in collaboration with all relevant parties, has prepared all the needs of the Paris Olympic athletes that will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024. We ensure that physical and mental training, as well as necessary equipment, are available and optimal,” he said.
Meanwhile, Raja Sapta Oktohari, President of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI), also expressed his joy at seeing the great enthusiasm from the Indonesian people, especially the positive response from social media.
“So, there are many designers, but only Didit dared to answer the challenge of the Indonesian NOC. Because as mentioned earlier, the challenge is that whoever designs, like in other countries, many are bullied, etc., because of the design,” said Raja Sapta Oktohari.
“But, Alhamdulillah, in this opportunity, I want to thank the Indonesian netizens because their response is very positive and it will show that we are a great nation that can appreciate the creativity and contribution of its people for the best sports achievements in Indonesia,” he added.