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The Festivities of the 79th Anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence, the 2024 Elite Garuda International Cup Tournament Officially Begins.

The 2024 Garuda International Cup (GIC) youth football tournament officially kicked off at the ASIOP Training Ground (ATG) in Sentul, West Java, on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

A total of 48 teams from eight countries are participating, including Indonesia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Singapore. They will compete fiercely in three categories: U-10, U-12, and U-17.

The tournament, which will run until Sunday, August 25, 2024, is set to be an exciting event, especially with the participation of top academy teams from the Asia region, such as Guangzhou FC (China), Zhejiang FC (China), Shonan Bellmare (Japan), Tokyo Selection (Japan), and Johor Darul Ta’zim (Malaysia).

The opening of GIC 2024 was a lively event, attended by thousands of people and featuring drone displays carrying flags and the tournament’s new trophy, along with dance performances and percussion.

Among those present at the GIC 2024 opening ceremony was a national figure, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, the younger brother of Indonesia’s newly elected President, Prabowo Subianto. He served as the Board of Advisory for GIC 2024.

In his speech, GIC Project Director Wahyu Budiarto expressed hope that this year’s tournament would become a source of pride for Indonesia. The Garuda International Cup is the largest international youth football championship held in the country.

“GIC has been held four times, with various breakthroughs and quality improvements,” said Wahyu Budiarto during his speech at ATG Sentul.

“The first GIC was held in Bandung in 2015 with participation from three ASEAN countries. The number of participating countries has since grown to five in 2022, then seven in 2023, and now eight in GIC 2024,” he added.

“On the occasion of Indonesia’s 79th Independence Day, we hope GIC 2024 will continue to grow and become a source of pride for Indonesia on the global stage. Of course, because we are raising the pride of the Indonesian nation, the Garuda,” Wahyu explained.

However, Wahyu mentioned that this tournament could not have been organized on such a large scale without the support of sponsors. Therefore, Wahyu wanted to express his gratitude to the GIC 2024 sponsors.

“We would like to thank the sponsors: Transtama Logistics, Bank Mandiri, SOMPO Insurance, Tunas Muda Adhyaksa, Ethiopian Airlines, Belfoods, PT Rut Ester Berjaya Medan.”

“Also, Swiss-Belhotel Court Bogor, City Trans Utama, Specs, Bluebird, Aqua, Naos, EMC, Glico, and Sunpride, as well as other supporters, because with the support of these sponsors, the tournament can be successfully held,” concluded Wahyu Budiarto.

Here are the group divisions for the 2024 Garuda International Cup in three different categories.

Kategori U-17

Grup A

  • ASIOP Merah
  • Guangzhou FC (China)
  • Garuda Lampung
  • Woodland Warriors FC (Singapura) 

Grup B

  • ASIFA
  • Zhejiang (China)
  • ASIOP Biru
  • De La Salle Dobel (Filipina) 

Grup C

  • ASIOP Kuning
  • Vachiralai United (Thailand)
  • FIFA Farmel
  • Fajar Selatan (Malaysia) 

Grup D

  • Diklat Merden
  • Southridge Admirals (Filipina)
  • Top Skor Indonesia
  • Chiangmai FC (Thailand) 

Kategori U-12

 

Grup A

  • Johor Darul Ta’zim (Malaysia)
  • Jakarta Academy Soccer
  • Tokyo White (Jepang)
  • Next Bali Generation

Grup B

  • Shonan Bellmare (Jepang)
  • ASIOP Merah
  • Bijaksana FC (Malaysia)
  • Borneo Soccer School

Grup C

  • Hulu Langat Grassroot Centre (Malaysia)
  • ASIOP Kuning
  • Boeung Ket FC (Kamboja)
  • Shonan Bellmare Indonesia

Grup D

  • NFDP (Malaysia)
  • Diklat Merden
  • Tokyo Purple (Jepang)
  • ASIOP Biru

Kategori U-10

 

Grup A

  • ASIOP Merah
  • Tunas Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
  • Nahusam FA
  • Melawati Junior Tigers (Malaysia) 

Grup B 

  • ASIOP Kuning
  • Wira Muda (Malaysia)
  • Jagakarsa
  • Junior FC (Malaysia) 

Grup C

  • ASIOP Biru
  • Perdana United (Malaysia)
  • Uni Bandung
  • Velocity (Malaysia) 

Grup D

  • Shonan Bellmare Indonesia
  • Topo FC
  • FIFA Farmel
  • Brazilian Soccer school
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The 2024 Garuda International Cup Could Be a Venue for Nova Arianto to Scout Players for the U-17 National Team

The prestigious and largest youth football tournament in Indonesia, the Garuda International Cup (GIC), is set to return. The 2024 edition of GIC is particularly special.

This year, GIC 2024 will be held just five days after the 79th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. Additionally, GIC 2024 could serve as a scouting opportunity for players for the Indonesian U-17 National Team.

The Indonesian U-17 National Team will compete in the 2025 AFC U-17 Championship qualifiers in Kuwait from October 19-25, 2024. The Garuda Muda squad is placed in Group F along with hosts Kuwait, Australia, and Northern Mariana Islands.

“We are always open with the federation (PSSI) regarding the annual GIC. We welcome any U-17 National Team coaching staff who wish to scout players at GIC 2024,” said Wahyu Budiarto, Project Director of GIC 2024, during a press conference at Hotel Swiss-Belcourt, Bogor, on Friday (August 16).

“Furthermore, we hope that GIC will once again produce players for the Indonesian National Team, as in 2023 when Ji Da Bin, Marselinus Ama Ola, and Meshal Hamzah, who are now in the U-19 National Team under Indra Sjafri, emerged,” added Wahyu.

GIC 2024 is scheduled to take place at ASIOP Training Ground, Sentul, West Java, starting August 22. The matches will run from August 22-25, 2024.

This edition will feature three categories: U-10, U-12, and U-17, expanding from the previous U-12 and U-17 categories. Eight countries will participate: Indonesia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Singapore.

Among the participants is the Chinese giant Guangzhou Evergrande. Also joining are last year’s participants, the Malaysian powerhouse Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), and renowned Japanese club Shonan Bellmare. Not to be missed is the defending U-17 champion, ASIOP.

In the previous edition of GIC, ASIOP Merah was the top team in the U-17 category, while JDT emerged as the champion in the U-12 category.

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Young Indonesian Talents Compete Against China and Japan in the 2024 Garuda International Cup

The youth football tournament, Garuda International Cup (GIC), will once again serve as a platform for young Indonesian talents. This time, GIC 2024 will include participation from East Asian countries like China and Japan.

This international youth football festival, the largest in Indonesia, will kick off from Thursday, August 22 to 25, 2024, at the ASIOP Training Ground in Sentul, West Java. The fourth edition of GIC will see participation from eight countries.

The eight participating countries include host Indonesia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Singapore. The number of participating countries has increased compared to previous editions: seven countries in GIC 2023, five in 2022, and only three in the first edition in 2015.

Wahyu Budiarto, the Project Director, hopes that this youth tournament can be a platform for young Indonesian players to showcase their talents at an international level. He is also determined to continue producing quality players for the Indonesian National Team.

“This Garuda International Cup is increasingly meeting our initial expectations from when it was first held in 2015, that GIC could become an event for Indonesian football and establish itself as one of the best tournaments in Asia. The goal is to provide opportunities for young Indonesian talents to compete at the Asian level, and then at the global level,” he told the media on Friday, August 16, 2024.

In addition, GIC 2024 will host three age-group tournaments: U-10, U-12, and U-17. Previously, three participants from GIC 2023 have since become part of the Indonesian U-19 National Team under Indra Sjafri’s coaching: Ji Da Bin, Marselinus Ama Ola, and Meshal Hamzah.

“We also hope that GIC can continue to produce players for the Indonesian National Team, as in 2023 when Ji Da Bin, Marselinus Ama Ola, and Meshal Hamzah, who are now part of the Indonesian U-19 National Team under Indra Sjafri, emerged from this tournament,” he added.

List of Participants for Garuda International Cup 2024:

U-17: ASIOP Merah (Indonesia), Guangzhou (China), Garuda Lampung City FC (Indonesia), Woodland Warriors (Singapore), ASIFA (Indonesia), Zhejiang (China), ASIOP Biru (Indonesia), De La Salle Zobel (Philippines), Diklat Merden (Indonesia), Southridge Admirals (Philippines), TSI (Indonesia), Chiangmai FC (Thailand), ASIOP Kuning (Indonesia), Vachiralai United (Thailand), Farmel (Indonesia), Fajar Selatan (Malaysia).

U-12: Johor Darul Ta’zim (Malaysia), Jakarta Akademi Soccer (Indonesia), Tokyo Selection White (Japan), ASIOP Kuning (Indonesia), Shonan Bellmare (Japan), ASIOP Merah (Indonesia), Bijaksana FC (Malaysia), Borneo FC (Indonesia), NFDP (Malaysia), Next Bali Generation (Indonesia), Boeung Ket FC (Cambodia), Shonan Bellmare Indonesia, HLGC (Malaysia), Diklat Merden (Indonesia), Tokyo Selection Purple (Japan), ASIOP Biru (Indonesia).

U-10: ASIOP Merah (Indonesia), Tunas Johor (Malaysia), Nahusam FA (Indonesia), MJ Tigers (Malaysia), ASIOP Kuning (Indonesia), Wira Muda (Malaysia), Jagakarsa FA (Indonesia), Junior FC (Malaysia), ASIOP Biru (Indonesia), Perdana United (Malaysia), UNI Bandung (Indonesia), Velocity (Malaysia), Shonan Bellmare Indonesia (Indonesia), Topo Soccer Academy (Malaysia), Farmel (Indonesia), Brazilian Soccer School (Indonesia).

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Garuda International Cup, a Youth Football Festival Continues to Grow Towards Becoming the Largest in Asia

There are not many youth football tournaments in Indonesia that can offer an international experience. The Garuda International Cup (GIC) is one of the few, if not the only one.

The Garuda International Cup has been held four times since it was first organized in Bandung in 2015. The number of participating countries has increased with each edition.

In its inaugural edition, GIC 2015 was only participated in by academy teams from three Southeast Asian countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

After a seven-year hiatus, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, GIC resumed in 2022 and has been held annually ever since. This event is gradually establishing itself as the largest youth football tournament in Asia.

The number of participating countries has continued to grow, starting with five countries in 2022 (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, the Philippines), seven in 2023 (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, the Philippines, Japan), and eight in 2024 (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, China).

Here is a summary of the Garuda International Cup’s journey from its inaugural edition in 2015 to the latest edition in 2024, compiled by the Daily Sports editorial team.

**1. Garuda International Cup 2015**

Every significant breakthrough has its beginning. The concept of GIC as an international youth football tournament was conceived in 2015, with Bandung chosen as the venue.

GIC I featured 16 teams divided equally into two age categories, U-14 and U-16. ASIOP, the host, fielded two representatives in each age group.

In the U-16 category, the participants were Givova Football Academy (Singapore), Harimau Mega FC Johor (Malaysia), Royal Selangor FA (Malaysia), ISA-GFA (Malaysia), ANZA (Singapore), ASIOP (Indonesia), Tiki Taka Bandung (Indonesia), and ASIFA Malang (Indonesia).

The U-14 tournament featured Maesa Sulut (Indonesia), Harimau Mega FC Johor (Malaysia), Subang Jaya (Malaysia), Royal Selangor (Malaysia), ASIOP (Indonesia), ASIFA Malang (Indonesia), Tiki Taka Bandung (Indonesia), and Banteng Muda (Indonesia).

The champions of the Garuda International Cup 2015 were ASIOP in the U-14 category, while ASIFA Malang emerged victorious in the U-16 category.

**2. Garuda International Cup 2022**

After a seven-year hiatus, the second edition of GIC returned in 2022. The tournament’s location shifted to the ASIOP Training Ground (ATG) in Sentul, ASIOP’s latest training complex.

A total of 32 teams participated, divided equally between two different age categories (U-12 and U-17). Some of the participants were well-known football academies from Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Brunei Darussalam.

In detail, the 16 teams in the U-17 category included ASIOP, ASIFA, Safin Pati, Sulut United, FABD (Brunei), Woodlands Warriors FC (Singapore), SID FC Kelantan (Malaysia), Central Visayas (Philippines), and Timnas Pelajar BLISPI.

The other 16 teams in the U-12 category included PSIS Development, Akademi Persib Karawang, Elang Mas Sriwijaya, Next Bali Generation, Best FC (Malaysia), AUFC (Malaysia), and ASIOP as the host.

The Garuda International Cup 2022 title was swept by the host ASIOP in both the U-12 and U-17 categories, a remarkable achievement for one of Indonesia’s top academies.

**3. Garuda International Cup 2023**

A year later, GIC III took place again at ATG Sentul. The number of participating countries increased to seven, and the event felt even more special as it was held just before the Indonesian Independence Day celebrations.

A total of 32 teams participated, divided equally between two different age categories (U-12 and U-17). The U-12 category was contested by nine international teams and seven teams from Indonesia.

The nine international teams included Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) Malaysia, Woodlands Warriors Singapore, Brazilian FA Brunei Darussalam, Best FC Malaysia, AT Putrajaya Malaysia, Apuesto Bueno Philippines, NFDP Malaysia, Hijau Kuning Malaysia, and Shonan Bellmare (Japan).

In the U-17 category, nine international teams also participated, including Melaka Sport School Malaysia, FC Katipunan Philippines, Central Visayas Philippines.

Other teams included Woodlands Warriors Singapore, Bangkok FC Academy Thailand, Fajar Selatan Malaysia, Apuesto Bueno FC A and B Philippines, and Bintang Gombak Malaysia.

The Malaysian academy Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) won the U-12 category, while the host ASIOP defended their title in the U-17 category.

**4. Garuda International Cup 2024**

This year, the Garuda International Cup once again demonstrates consistency in advancing youth football in Indonesia. GIC 2024 is set to be even more exciting, with participation from eight countries: Indonesia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Singapore.

This marks the fourth edition of the tournament after successful events in 2015, 2022, and 2023. GIC 2024 will be held at the ASIOP Training Ground, Sentul, from August 22-25, featuring three age categories: U-17, U-12, and U-10.

This tournament is even more special as it coincides with Indonesia’s 79th Independence Day celebrations. GIC 2024 also offers a platform for the PSSI to scout the best talents to strengthen Indonesia’s youth national teams, particularly in the U-17 category.

“Garuda International Cup 2024 is moving closer to our initial vision from the first tournament in 2015—that this event could become a major football celebration for Indonesia and one of the best youth tournaments in Asia,” said GIC 2024 Project Director, Wahyu Budiarto.

He also expressed hope that GIC 2024 will once again produce new players for the Indonesian national team. Last year, Ji Da-bin, Marselinus Ama Ola, and Meshal Hamzah emerged from the tournament and are now part of the Indonesia U-19 national team under Indra Sjafri.

Here is the group division for the Garuda International Cup 2024 across three different age categories, scheduled to take place from Thursday, August 22, 2024, to Sunday, August 25, 2024.

Kategori U-17

Grup A

  • ASIOP Merah
  • Guangzhou FC (China)
  • Garuda Lampung
  • Woodland Warriors FC (Singapura) 

Grup B

  • ASIFA
  • Zhejiang (China)
  • ASIOP Biru
  • De La Salle Dobel (Filipina) 

Grup C

  • ASIOP Kuning
  • Vachiralai United (Thailand)
  • FIFA Farmel
  • Fajar Selatan (Malaysia) 

Grup D

  • Diklat Merden
  • Southridge Admirals (Filipina)
  • Top Skor Indonesia
  • Chiangmai FC (Thailand) 

Kategori U-12

Grup A

  • Johor Darul Ta’zim (Malaysia)
  • Jakarta Academy Soccer
  • Tokyo White (Jepang)
  • Next Bali Generation

Grup B

  • Shonan Bellmare (Jepang)
  • ASIOP Merah
  • Bijaksana FC (Malaysia)
  • Borneo Soccer School

Grup C

  • Hulu Langat Grassroot Centre (Malaysia)
  • ASIOP Kuning
  • Boeung Ket FC (Kamboja)
  • Shonan Bellmare Indonesia

Grup D

  • NFDP (Malaysia)
  • Diklat Merden
  • Tokyo Purple (Jepang)
  • ASIOP Biru

Kategori U-10

Grup A

  • ASIOP Merah
  • Tunas Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
  • Nahusam FA
  • Melawati Junior Tigers (Malaysia)

Grup B 

  • ASIOP Kuning
  • Wira Muda (Malaysia)
  • Jagakarsa
  • Junior FC (Malaysia) 

Grup C

  • ASIOP Biru
  • Perdana United (Malaysia)
  • Uni Bandung
  • Velocity (Malaysia) 

Grup D

  • Shonan Bellmare Indonesia
  • Topo FC
  • FIFA Farmel
  • Brazilian Soccer School
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Clubs from 8 Countries Participate in International Youth-Level Tournament, which Could Also Contribute to Indonesia’s Youth National Teams

Several clubs from eight countries will participate in a youth-level tournament in Indonesia, featuring three categories: U-17, U-12, and U-10.

The tournament, titled Garuda International Cup 2024, will see participation from Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) of Malaysia, Guangzhou FC of China, and Shonan Bellmare of Japan.

Additionally, teams like Woodland Warriors from Singapore, Zhejiang FC from China, De La Salle Zobel and Southridge Admirals from the Philippines, and Chiangmai FC from Thailand will also take part.

Other participants include Vachiralai United from Thailand, Fajar Selatan from Malaysia, Tokyo Selection White from Japan, Boeung Ket FC from Cambodia, HLGC from Malaysia, and Tokyo Selection Purple from Japan.

Producing Three U-20 Indonesian National Team Players

This youth-level tournament is expected to contribute to Indonesia’s youth national teams, as it did in 2023 by producing players like Ji Da Bin, Marselinus Ama Ola, and Meshaal Hamzah Bashier Oman.

Currently, Ji Da Bin, Marselinus Ama Ola, and Meshaal Hamzah Bashier Oman have successfully made it to the Indonesia U-20 National Team, coached by Indra Sjafri.

“We hope that the GIC can once again produce players for Indonesia’s youth national teams, just as it did in 2023 with Ji Da Bin, Marselinus Ama Ola, and Meshaal Hamzah, who are now part of the U-20 National Team under Indra Sjafri,” said GIC Project Director, Wahyu Budiarto.

International Tournament

Meanwhile, Shun Ogino, Director of Business Development at Shonan Bellmare, expressed his pride in being invited to this tournament, especially since it is an international event.

“First and foremost, the main reason we are participating in this tournament is, as I mentioned before, the most valuable aspect of this tournament is its international status,” Shun Ogino added.

“So the players can learn from players around the world, from different countries—how to communicate, how to play. If we play in Japan, we wouldn’t experience or learn these things.”

“I want the players to experience the international atmosphere, to feel the differences, the diversity, and I want them to grow. That’s the main reason why we are participating. Secondly, one key difference, and I think this is somewhat of the same answer.”

“In Japan, most people are Japanese, and, as you know, the opponents are also Japanese. There aren’t many foreign players in Japan. So this tournament offers a rare and very, very valuable experience that the players can gain. That’s the difference. Not completely different, but that’s the value,” he explained.

Tournament Schedule

The youth-level tournament, now in its fourth edition following events in 2015, 2022, and 2023, will be held at ASIOP Training Ground, Bogor Regency, from August 22-25, 2024.

“China and Japan are serious contenders, as the teams coming to Indonesia include Guangzhou FC, known for their reputation in Asia, and Zhejiang FC from China. There’s also JDT from Malaysia, Shonan Bellmare from Japan, plus Tokyo Selection,” Wahyu revealed.

“Imagine teams from across Indonesia—from Sumatra, Kalimantan, Bali, and Java—having the opportunity to compete against these great teams. This, I believe, brings us closer to our hope that this tournament will become one of the best, not only in Indonesia but also in Asia. We hope it will become Asia’s Gothia Cup,” Wahyu added.

List of Participants for Garuda International Cup 2024

U-17: ASIOP Merah (Indonesia), Guangzhou (China), Garuda Lampung City FC (Indonesia), Woodland Warriors (Singapura), ASIFA (Indonesia), Zhejiang (China), ASIOP Biru (Indonesia), De La Salle Zobel (Filipina), Diklat Merden (Indonesia), Southridge Admirals (Filipina), TSI (Indonesia), Chiangmai FC (Thailand), ASIOP Kuning (Indonesia), Vachiralai United (Thailand), Farmel (Indonesia), Fajar Selatan (Malaysia).

U-12: Johor Darul Ta’zim (Malaysia), Jakarta Akademi Soccer (Indonesia), Tokyo Selection White (Jepang), ASIOP Kuning (Indonesia), Shonan Bellmare (Jepang), ASIOP Merah (Indonesia), Bijaksana FC (Malaysia), Borneo FC (Indonesia), NFDP (Malaysia), Next Bali Generation (Indonesia), Boeung Ket FC (Kamboja), Shonan Bellmare Indonesia, HLGC (Malaysia), Diklat Merden (Indonesia), Tokyo Selection Purple (Jepang), ASIOP Biru (Indonesia).

U-10: ASIOP Merah (Indonesia), Tunas Johor (Malaysia), Nahusam FA (Indonesia), MJ Tigers (Malaysia), ASIOP Kuning (Indonesia), Wira Muda (Malaysia), Jagakarsa FA (Indonesia), Junior FC (Malaysia), ASIOP Biru (Indonesia), Perdana United (Malaysia), UNI Bandung (Indonesia), Velocity (Malaysia), Shonan Bellmare Indonesia (Indonesia), Topo Soccer Academy (Malaysia), Farmel (Indonesia), Brazilian Soccer School (Indonesia).

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GIC 2024 Group Division: ASIOP Faces Tough Opponents, Challenged by Shonan Bellmare and Guangzhou Evergrande

Here is the information on the group division for the youth tournament Garuda International Cup (GIC) 2024, which features three age categories: U-10, U-12, and U-17.

GIC 2024 will take place at the ASIOP Training Ground in Sentul, West Java, from August 22-25, 2024.

This annual youth tournament consistently attracts a lot of enthusiastic participants.

In its fourth edition, the tournament will host dozens of clubs from eight Asian countries: Indonesia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Singapore, all taking part in the Garuda International Cup 2024.

GIC Project Director Wahyu Budiarto noted that international participation has been growing in GIC 2024.

“China and Japan are bringing strong teams to Indonesia, including Guangzhou Evergrande, known for its reputation in elite Asian competitions, and Zhejiang FC from China,” he said.

Malaysia will be represented by Johor Darul Ta’zim, while Shonan Bellmare from Japan, which competes in J-League 1, and Tokyo Selection will also participate.

“Indonesian teams are fortunate to have the opportunity to compete against such strong opponents. This is one of the best tournaments, not only in Indonesia but, hopefully, in Asia. The hope is that the Garuda International Cup will become Asia’s Gothia Cup,” he concluded.