BUDI Djiwandono was elected by acclamation to become General Chair of the Central Management of the Indonesian Basketball Association (PP Perbasi) for the 2024-2028 period after being the sole candidate in the election.
At the PP Perbasi National Conference (Munas) in Jakarta, Tuesday, Budi Djiwandono explained eight missions to bring basketball to industry and achievement as part of the Indonesia Emas 2045 program.
“I raised the theme of basketball achieving industry and achievements towards a Golden Indonesia 2045. This is in accordance with Law number 11 of 2022 concerning sports,” said Budi Djiwandono
Budi Djiwandono emphasized the importance of collaboration between Perbasi, provincial administrators, district administrators, national team officials as well as sponsors and the private sector.
“Basketball is not just a sport, but an industry. This means that this sport is not just an arena for us to seek fitness or health but also an industry,” said Budi Djiwandono.
According to Budi, basketball can have a significant economic impact on Indonesian society. Apart from that, basketball must be able to produce outstanding athletes.
“This could have an economic impact on Indonesian society. This sport must be able to produce outstanding athletes,” said Budi.
“As an industry, it must be able to create as many jobs as possible for Indonesia,” he added.
In the eight missions presented, Budi emphasized holding championships both on an international and national scale in all age groups.
Apart from that, there is also a 3×3 basketball competition in the men’s and women’s categories, which has a format like the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) 5×5.
Budi also promised to equalize field development in regions throughout Indonesia. Then they will provide assistance funds of IDR 400 million to provincial administrators with a breakdown of IDR 100 million per year.
Budi Djiwandono is not new to the world of Indonesian basketball. This 43 year old man is the Treasurer of PP Perbasi 2015-2016 and Secretary General of PP Perbasi 2016-2019. (Ant/Z-6)
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**Interview with Budi Djiwandono, Newly Elected General Chair of PP Perbasi**
**Interviewer:** Congratulations on your election, Budi! Being the sole candidate and elected by acclamation must be a significant honor. How does it feel to take on this leadership role for PP Perbasi?
**Budi Djiwandono:** Thank you! It’s truly an honor to lead the Indonesian Basketball Association during this crucial period. I feel a tremendous responsibility to elevate basketball in Indonesia and to ensure we achieve our goals in alignment with the Indonesia Emas 2045 program.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned during the national conference that you have mapped out eight missions. Can you share a bit more about these missions and what you hope to achieve?
**Budi Djiwandono:** Certainly. Our missions focus on integrating basketball into the broader sports industry while boosting competitive achievements. This aligns with the new sports law enacted last year, which aims to professionalize sports in Indonesia. We will focus on areas such as youth development, improving infrastructure, and enhancing our national and regional competitions.
**Interviewer:** Collaboration seems to be a key part of your strategy. How do you plan to work with provincial and district administrators, as well as sponsors?
**Budi Djiwandono:** Collaboration is essential. We need to unite all stakeholders, including provincial and district administrators, national team officials, and the private sector, to create a robust basketball ecosystem. We’ll be working closely with sponsors to fund initiatives and events, ensuring all parties are aligned towards our common goals.
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, what do you see as some of the biggest challenges for basketball in Indonesia?
**Budi Djiwandono:** One of the biggest challenges is developing a sustainable talent pipeline that can feed into our national teams. We also need to strengthen the competitive landscape at the grassroots level, ensuring we’re nurturing young players effectively. Additionally, promoting basketball as a viable career path in Indonesia is crucial for its growth.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your vision, Budi. Best of luck in your new role!
**Budi Djiwandono:** Thank you! I appreciate your support and I’m excited for the journey ahead.