JAKARTA - As a concern for the Indonesia athletes’ future, PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero) provide guidance to the financial support of Tristan Alif Naufal, who was nicknamed "Lionel Messi Indonesia".
Development funds amounting to 200 million IDR as support for "Tristan Alif goes to Europe" was presented by the Chairman of Angkasa Pura I Andrinof Chaniago and President Director of Angkasa Pura I Sulistyo Wimbo Hardjito to Tristan Alif who came with his parents, Ivan Trianto and Irma Lansano, in a media gathering at the Hotel NAM Center, Kemayoran, Jakarta, Monday (13/6) afternoon.
"Indonesia Flag will be flown abroad if there is a presidential visit in the country or if our athlete won a gold medal in the event multievent. Exercise can raise the dignity of the nation. Tristan Alif is a young footballer need coaching. He can still be shaped, look for opportunities, and support, in order to perform better as an ambassador for the nation. I cannot imagine a small child has been carrying the name of the nation. Congratulations to Tristan," said Wimbo.
Tristan who was 11 years old this requires funding of about 2.5 billion IDR in order to strengthen the Getafe club, Spain. This fund is used to program a residence permit Tristan Alif and both parents, in line with FIFA regulations stating that underage players from outside the country club had to settle with their parents.
"This grant is a form of sensitivity Angkasa Pura I to potential athletes. Our opportunities to contribute like this might not come at any time. Tristan Alif is a gifted child at a time of national assets that were given the opportunity to compete for clubs abroad. We also urge other parties for supporting Tristan Alif so he could leave for Spain," said Andrinof.
"Thanks to Angkasa Pura I who have supported me. Hopefully my ideals scent Indonesia in the eyes of the world can be achieved," said Tristan Alif. [AH]
