Indonesian fan leader discusses AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024
The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Thousands of Indonesian fans have been supporting their Olympic team during the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024. Known as Team Garuda, th...
Doha, Qatar: Thousands of Indonesian fans have been supporting their Olympic team during the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024.
Known as Team Garuda, the Indonesian side is making history by reaching the semi-final stage of the competition for the first time. Indonesia is looking to qualify to the Summer Olympics for the first time since the 1956 games in Melbourne.
For Vidi Viciyandrie, an Indonesian fan leader, the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 provides the community with a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate their culture whilst supporting their team on the road to Paris.
“Football is a part of our soul. It is the most popular sport in Indonesia,” said Viciyandre who moved to Qatar with his family in 2007. “It is wonderful to see so many spectators in the stand standing behind our team, wearing our national colors and singing our songs.”
Indonesia have had an impressive run at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024, beating Australia and Jordan in the group stage before setting aside Korea Republic in the quarterfinals in a thrilling penalty shoot-out. Team Garuda has been putting on scintillating displays on the pitch in front of raucous crowds throughout the tournament.
