Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia, Dito Ariotedjo, accompanied by Deputy for Sports Performance Improvement, Surono, was known to visit Tapanuli Utara, North Sumatra on Monday (27/11). On this visit, Minister Dito officially inaugurated the Huria Kristen Batak Protestant Soccer School (SSB HKBP) at the HKBP Sipoholon Seminary Soccer Stadium. "We know that HKBP has been one of the foundations and backbone of the formation of the Indonesian nation all this time, both in terms of education and religion," said Minister Dito in his speech.

The existence of HKBP is considered a source of pride for Minister Dito. Because, in addition to focusing on education and spiritual development, HKBP also focuses on the development of sports in various branches. "Today, I am proud and happy because HKBP also focuses on the development and education of sports. In my opinion, it is indeed necessary for the government to be present and involved in HKBP to continue supporting," said Minister Dito.

"The government hopes that potential athletes will emerge from the Danau Toba region as well as from the HKBP. Currently, we can see that Danau Toba has become the focus and special attention of the central government and the international community, especially for sports tourism activities," explained Minister of Youth and Sports Dito. "Here, the HKBP also has the opportunity to contribute to the human resources for organizing and the athletes themselves. In the future, I believe that not only water sports such as jetski and powerboat, but also sports activities in the Danau Toba region will surely develop, such as football, basketball, swimming, athletics, and so on," he added."

The following 'Bahasa' text translated to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "This SSB is trained by a licensed coach from Asprov PSSI East Java, C-license, Patak Sianipar. The students from Tarutung and its surroundings have at least 114 participants from U-8, U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16 who have been training for over a month. "They have participated in many competitions and tournaments and have also been supported by their parents. We are happy and hope that there will be a football academy in this area in the future, so that Harimau Tapanuli football athletes can emerge. We hope for support and guidance from Mas Menpora, who we have appointed as the protector of SSB HKBP," said the Chairman of the Committee, Rev. Enig Aritonang."