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View all search resultsIndonesia always aspires to be a great nation as “Indonesia Raya”, the title of the national anthem, suggests. Now it is well on its way to become one. Its global profile is growing, earning accolades such accolades as the world’s third largest democracy, the largest democracy in the Muslim world and economically, on the current trajectory, it is rising in ranking, from the 16th largest economy to becoming the world’s top five in the next 20 years. But while rising as a middle power, a great sporting nation Indonesia is not likely to be.
Built on 26.5 hectares of land, the JIS has 82,000 seats, more than the capacity of GBK at 77,197. The multipurpose stadium is 73 meters tall with nine floors offering various facilities, including commercial space and parking.
As soccer fans thronged the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex on Monday to watch the Indonesia vs. Argentina FIFA Matchday friendly, The Jakarta Post spoke to some match-goers for their views on developments in Indonesian soccer, Erick Thohir's performance as the latest PSSI chair and how that might translate politically in relation to the 2024 elections.
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