Indonesia president orders review of football safety after stadium tragedy

The Report Desk

Published: October 2, 2022, 12:33 PM

Indonesia president orders review of football safety after stadium tragedy

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Sunday ordered a safety review of the country's football matches after 129 people were killed in a stampede triggered by clashes between fans and police.

The country's sports and youth minister, national police chief and Indonesian football association chief were ordered "to conduct a thorough evaluation of football matches and the security procedures", Widodo said in a televised statement.

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