To demonstrate its readiness, PP Pordasi, in cooperation with the Agriculture Ministry, has initiated the equine disease-free zone (EDFZ) program to make it easier for Asian and world-level competitions to take place in Indonesia.
"I also convey a message and also a mandate from the President of Indonesia, that if given the opportunity, Indonesia is ready to host FEI or AEF in the future," PP Pordasi chair Aryo Djojohadikusumo said in Jakarta on Saturday.
The last time the EDFZ program was implemented was when Indonesia hosted the 2018 Asian Games.
After that, the program was not carried out again, which significantly hampered the transfer of knowledge that could have helped athletes and horses compete on the international stage.
The implementation of the program is also a strategic step from PP Pordasi to gain entry into the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
To support these strategic steps, Djojohadikusumo said that he will conduct socialization for provincial administrators on the event agenda, including racing, equine, horseback archery, and polo.
"This year, every month there will be a national class racing event and a minimum of eight CSI, FDI, one-star events, and if possible, for the first time in Indonesia, two-star (competitions) will be held," he added.
Concours de Saut International (CSI) is a ranking system for show jumping equestrian competitions, while a one-star competition is the entry point for international competitions.
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