Pariwarajambi.com – Jambi Governor Al Haris appreciated the holding of the Gateball Open International Tournament in Jambi Province. Al Haris said the Governor III tournament in Jambi province was something extraordinary as it also included participants from Thailand and India.

“Thank you and appreciation to all the organizing committee, participants, referees and all parties who took part in the preparation of the Governor's Cup III international gateball tournament which we will start today, from January 25 to January 28, 2024. I hope this tournament can be a great momentum “It is appropriate to strengthen the bonds of friendship and brotherhood,” said Governor Al Haris while opening the welcome party of the Jambi Open Tournament International Gateball Governor's Cup III 2024 as part of the 67th anniversary of Jambi Province at Rumah Kito Resort Hotel, Puri Mayang Jambi, Thursday (01/25/2024) evening.

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On this occasion, the number one of Jambi province also particularly appreciated the participation of participants/players of the gateball team coming from outside Jambi province as well as India and Thailand. “Thank you for participating in the entertainment of the 67th anniversary of Jambi province. Gateball has attracted more and more interest over the years, from the first to the second, this sport continues to grow and develop in a way very extraordinary. “Even though it is new in Indonesia, there are a lot of fans, it is a simple sport but has a lot of meaning,” said Governor Al Haris.

Governor Al Haris said that the current development of gateball is extraordinary and he is proud of it. “I am very proud this evening to see for the first time the extraordinary development of our gateball. “This means that the minister succeeded in creating a colorful activity and sport for the friends of the Public Works Department,” said Governor Al Haris.

Furthermore, Governor Al Haris also said that gateball is not only a physical sport but can also be an indoor sport. “So my friends, who may be facing very busy work in the Public Works Department every day, just hold a stick and hit the ball with a sense of joy and happiness to get exercise,” said Governor Al Haris.

Governor Al Haris also expressed his thanks to the special guests from the two countries who participated in the gateball tournament. “I would like to thank the contingents and specials of the two countries, Thailand and India, as well as the 15 provinces who participated in hosting this event,” said Governor Al Haris.

“Through this tournament, we hope that we can express as soon as possible the importance of sports in maintaining the health of the body. “I hope that this tournament will run smoothly and successfully until the end,” said concluded Governor Al Haris.

Meanwhile, Deputy Chairman of Pergatsi Ir. Jarot Widyako, in his speech, expressed thanks and great appreciation for organizing the Gateball Governor's Cup III open tournament which coincided with the 67th anniversary of Jambi Province . “The activity of the open Gateball tournament organized in Jambi has seen extraordinary development, in a short time we were able to invite two countries to participate in this open, namely India and Thailand. “We hope that at the In the future, it can be even bigger and many countries will participate,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Chief Organizer of the Gateball Governor Cup III Jambi Open Tournament, Mr. Fauzi, said the Gateball Governor Cup III Open Tournament was a gathering event for all national and international gateball athletes.
“I really appreciate and thank the contingents who attended the open gateball tournament, this is the third international tournament and the second time it has previously been held at the national level. “So by carrying out assessments we are increasing the “opening of this international tournament,” Fauzi said.

Also present on this occasion were elements of the interim Jambi Forkopimda province. Jambi Mayor Sri Purwaningsih, Jambi Provincial Regional Secretary H. Sudirman, SH, MH, OPD leaders in Jambi Provincial Government and other guests.