Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno mention World Superbike 2021 of Mandalika Circuit, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) will be held with a bubble system.
The Mandalika Circuit will host the 11th race of the 13 Superbike series on November 12-14 2021, before holding a MotoGP race in March 2022.
In organizing the 2021 Superbike at the Mandalika Circuit, the bubble system will be applied because it is still in the Covid-19 pandemic situation. Technically, asking participants to attend five days earlier before the inaugural exercise is held to undergo quarantine.
In addition, participants who come are also required to have the status of being vaccinated by six vaccines that have been approved by the World Health Organization (WHO). Before departure, participants are also equipped with a PCR test with negative results and carry out periodic testing during quarantine.
“The President’s directions, despite high enthusiasm, must implement strict health protocols and discipline for athletes, crew officials and spectators.”
“With the bubble concept, this is an international event that proves that Indonesia can hold major sporting events by referring to strict and disciplined procedures,” said Sandiaga Uno after a Limited Meeting with President Joko Widodo at the State Palace, Wednesday (2/6).
The plan is that there will be 24 athletes from abroad who will compete ahead of the closing of the 2021 World Superbike series. Sandiaga Uno estimates that there are 20 thousand spectators per day who have the potential to watch this prestigious race.
Menparekraf hopes that international sports events held in Indonesia, including Superbike and FIBA Asia Cup 2021, can inspire enthusiasm and other events in the future. This is also to prove that Indonesia is able to hold international events in the conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Audience attendance will be adjusted according to Covid-19 data in November. The decision on whether the audience capacity is 10-20 or 30 percent will be determined at the end. The audience will also be carried out using a bubble system through tiered testing and with strict and disciplined procedures .”
“Covid-19 forces us to adapt to do so with full consequences in totality to ensure Covid-19 control. Finally, it is hoped that this will be able to revive both the economy and tourism in the context of Covid-19,” he concluded.
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