Indian Formula E Chaotic, National U-20 team defeats Persija

Posted On: March 5, 2023

Indonesian CNN

Sunday, February 12, 2023 6:50 AM WIB

Indian Formula E 2023 is chaotic as people’s cars and motorbikes enter. (AFP/NOAH SEELAM)

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

Implementation News Indian Formula E 2023 which was chaotic as residents’ motorbikes and cars rushed onto the circuit, became the most popular sports article in the past 24 hours on CNNIndonesia.com.

Besides, the news that the Indonesian U-20 national team defeated Persija Youth in a test match also became news that caught the attention of readers.

Here are the three most popular sports news from the past 24 hours on CNNIndonesia.com which are summarized in the Top 3 Sports:

1. Indian Formula E is chaotic, citizens’ cars and motorbikes enter the circuit

A unique moment happened during Indian Formula E 2023 at Hyderabad Circuit, India on Friday (10/2). Local residents made their way around the circuit using motorbikes and cars.

That moment happened before the first free practice session (FP 1) on Friday afternoon local time. Severe traffic jams outside the circuit area due to rush hours for workers’ activities caused some drivers to insist on driving through the Indian Formula E circuit area.

During the race series, there are adjustments to traffic flow. This led to a build-up of vehicles in several places, so local authorities lifted the roadblock and residents entered the circuit to avoid traffic jams.

2. National U-20 team won 3-1 over Persija Youth, Hugo Samir scored a goal

Indonesia U-20 national team won 3-1 against Persija Youth in a test match at Field C, Senayan, Jakarta on Saturday (11/2).

Garuda Muda’s side got positive results in their first test match. This test match is part of Shin Tae Yong’s men’s preparations ahead of taking part in the 2023 U-20 Asian Cup.

Before that, the strength of the Indonesian U-20 national team will also be tested by taking part in a mini-tournament. This event is scheduled to bring together Fiji, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic from February 17-22.

In this test match, the Indonesian national U-20 team won thanks to goals scored by Ginanjar Wahyu, Resa Aditya Nugraha and Hugo Samir.

This test match was also joined by several new faces, including Robi Darwis. The Persib Bandung player played the game against Persija Youth.

3. UFC 284 Schedule Makhachev vs Volkanovski: Indonesia Friendly

The schedule for the duel between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 at RAC Arena, Australia on Sunday (12/2) is friendly with Indonesia. Here’s Islam Makhachev’s schedule against Volkanovski at UFC 284.

The fight between Islam Makhachev and Volkanovski is the peak duel at UFC 284. This duel will fight for the lightweight championship belt held by Islam.

The timing of the fight between Islam Makhachev and Volkanovski is favorable to Indonesia. Quoted from the UFC official website, a series of main battles or main cards of UFC 284 will take place from 10:00 WIB.

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