JIS Inaugurated, Here is JakMania's Hope
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Besides Jakarta residents, the supporters of soccer club Persija, dubbed JakMania also enthused with tonight's Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) Grand Launching.
Very happy, we are grateful that JIS is used as Persija's home stadium
One of members from JakMania Pasar Minggu Kurniawan (28) said he was very happy and grateful that JIS would become Persija's home.
He expressed the stadium with 82,000 spectators capacity was a long wait for Persija to have its own field and the home base of pride.
Persija: We are Ready to Succeed JIS Grand Launching"Very happy, we are grateful that JIS is used as Persija's home stadium," he expressed.
He explained that he said JIS as the grandest stadium of international standard has very good facilities. Not only for matches, it would also be used for sports coaching and development, especially soccer in Jakarta.
It could also be used for various activities of residents and communities in Jakarta, such as sports, arts and culture, entertainment to religious activities.
"Hope it can be used for various positive activities, especially for JakMania to further strengthen solidarity. Moreover, the facility is good and international standard," he continued.
The man who owns the Oren All Shop business added that JakMania's euphoria in welcoming the new stadium also had a positive impact on business people, especially Persija merchandise. Evidently, JakMania bought his wares, who came to JIS since noon.
"His business had slumped during the pandemic but recovered with this stadium that has charm and sparks JakMania's spirit to support its proud team. This is certainly a blessing for us who sell jerseys or souvenirs for Persija Jakarta and JakMania," he added.
The same expression also came from a member of Jakmania Angke Bokies in Duri Selatan, Tambora, West Jakarta Fauzi (20). He stated JIS is not only JakMania's proud stadium but the residents of Jakarta.
According to him, Persija had priority to use JIS but had to take care of it and protect JakMania's good name. This club also had achievements and a long history, plus the potential of this magnificent stadium.
"The stadium is already grand and modern, so we have to be more mature. We have to change negative stereotypes. So, take care of it together and do not do things or actions that can tarnish the good name of Persija and JakMania," he closed.
