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HTEANEWS.com – Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia (Menpora RI) Dito attended the opening of the FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup 2023 and witnessed the game between France and Canada at the Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, Friday (8/25) evening.

Menpora Dito, who arrived around 7:00 p.m. WIB, proceeded directly to the royal box to attend the opening ceremony. The event starts at 7:20 p.m. WIB. The colossal traditional dance was inaugurated, which was performed by dozens of dancers in traditional clothes from various regions, from Betawi, Sundanese, Minangkabau, Madurese, Javanese, Dayak, to Papua.

Without forgetting the six Betawi ondel-ondels who also animated the dance. During the dance performances, regional songs such as bare hoe, jali-jali, in Sinanggar Tulo accompany the dance performances.

After the dance performance, host Nirina Zubir invited the audience to listen to Jokowi’s speech which also opened the 2023 Basketball World Cup.

“Today Indonesia co-hosted the prestigious event in the world, namely the FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup 2023 at Indonesia Arena,” Jokowi said in the video.

“This World Cup brought together 32 countries and eight countries competed in Jakarta. Of course, it is a good opportunity for the Indonesian basketball community to witness the action of world-class matches up close. will help the national basketball team in the future,” Jokowi said. .

“By saying bismillah, today I officially open the FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup 2023,” President Jokowi opened via virtual.

The reopening ceremony was embellished with a modern and colossal dance. Moments later, it was Indonesian pop singer Agnez Mo’s turn to successfully capture the audience’s attention with her performance.

Also visible were the ministers present at the opening, namely Coordinating Minister of Economy Airlangga Hartarto, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf), Sandiaga Uno, and Minister of State Enterprises Erick Thohir who is also a member of the FIBA ​​Central Board of Directors.

In the match between France and Canada, the Canadian national basketball team appeared strong in the opening match of the Group H stage of the FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup 2023. Canada won with an overwhelming score of 95-65.