In light of the recent tragedy at the Malang Stadium in Java, the Indonesian government has vowed to increase safety standards at sporting events across the country, including Bali. On Tuesday, 18th October, Indonesian President Joko Widodo confirmed that the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang would be demolished and rebuilt in alignment with FIFA standards after …
Hundreds of football fans gathered to share their sorrow and prayers for the Malang Kanjuruhan Stadium victims on Sunday, 2nd October. Football fans and other Bali citizens gathered at the Catur Muka Statue Roundabout in Denpasar yesterday evening. Together they lit candles, held prayers, and created a floral tribute to the 174 people who died …
Denpasar has been named one of the six cities in Indonesia that will be hosting world cup soccer matches in 2023. The FIFA U20s World Cup will be hosted by Indonesia next year. The organizing committee has confirmed that some qualifying matches will be held in Bali. Indonesia’s Youth and Sports Minister Zainudin Amali told …
Bali is preparing to welcome surfers from all over the world ahead of the 16th annual Padang Padang Rip Curl Cup. The event has had to be put on hold for the last two years due to the pandemic. Organizers have shared their excitement as they get the final preparations in place. Trials for the …