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Garuda International Cup to Increase the Number of International Teams and Age Categories

Project Director of the Garuda International Cup, Wahyu Budiarto, has announced that there will be an increase in the number of participating countries and age categories in the next edition of the tournament.

The Garuda International Cup (GIC) 2024, held at the ASIOP Training Ground in Bogor, concluded on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

This year’s GIC featured teams from eight countries: Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, China, Malaysia, Japan, Cambodia, and Singapore.


“Alhamdulillah, this year marks the fourth GIC, and the 2024 edition has successfully concluded. Alhamdulillah, everything went smoothly and successfully, and we now know the champions,” said Wahyu Budiarto.

“For the U-17 category, the champion was Guangzhou FC; for U-12, it was JFA Tokyo Purple; and for U-10, it was Tunas Johor Baru from Malaysia. This year, no Indonesian team won.”

“As predicted, this year was more competitive, with many elite teams joining GIC 2024,” he explained.

The success of this year’s event has led the tournament organizers to aim for more than eight countries participating in GIC 2025.

“Insya Allah, we want to improve each year, both in terms of the number of participants. This year there were eight countries,” said Wahyu Budiarto.

“Every year we’ve increased from three, five, seven, and now eight. Insya Allah, next year we aim for more than eight countries,” he added.

Wahyu Budiarto also hinted at innovations for the next GIC, including plans to add more age categories.

The age categories have already expanded from previous editions. In GIC 2024, there were three age categories: U-10, U-12, and U-17.

In the previous three editions, only U-12 and U-17 categories were contested. Additionally, the ASIOP Stadium, located in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, will soon be inaugurated.

“Because we now have a new field in Jakarta, ASIOP Stadium, this could also become a new venue for GIC, especially for age categories that were not present in Sentul (Bogor),” Wahyu Budiarto said.

“So, in Jakarta, we will focus on odd age categories, and in Sentul, we will have even categories,” he explained.

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Garuda International Cup 2024 Crowns a New Champion from China, ASIOP Takes Second Place

The youth football festival, Garuda International Cup (GIC) 2024, which featured participants from eight countries, concluded at the ASIOP Training Ground in Sentul, West Java, on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

The newcomer to GIC 2024, Guangzhou FC from China, successfully emerged as the champion in the U-17 category.

Meanwhile, ASIOP, the defending champion, had to settle for the runner-up position.

In the final match of the U-17 Cup category at GIC 2024, Guangzhou FC China secured the championship by defeating ASIOP with a score of 1-0.

Guangzhou FC also swept the individual awards at GIC 2024, with Huang Haimin named Best Coach, Fan Mengtong awarded Best Goalkeeper, and Lou Kai taking home two titles: Top Scorer and Best Player.

GIC Project Director Wahyu Budiarto expressed his gratitude to the sponsors who supported this tournament.

“We would like to thank the sponsors, namely Transtama Logistics, Bank Mandiri, SOMPO Insurance, Tunas Muda Adhyaksa, Ethiopian Airlines, Belfoods, PT Rut Ester Berjaya Medan, Swissbel Hotel 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 was able to be successfully held,” said Wahyu.

Wahyu was pleased that the tournament, which had been running since August 22, 2024, went smoothly without any issues.

He also expressed his gratitude to all the committee members who dedicated their time and energy to ensure the success of GIC 2024.

“This year, the champions in the U-10, U-12, and U-17 categories are from international clubs.”

“This aligns with my early prediction that GIC 2024 would be more competitive,” said Wahyu.

“I’ve spoken to the international teams, and they enjoyed competing here.”

“They also want to be invited again next year,” he continued.

“God willing, next year we aim to do even better, with more participants, including teams from more than eight countries.”

Meanwhile, Guangzhou FC China coach Huang Haimin expressed his gratitude for being invited to the tournament.

He was delighted to be part of the tournament, which has been held four times.

Huang Haimin is looking forward to another invitation from GIC to participate next year.

“This tournament was truly satisfying.”

“All the teams here were very tough and strong.”

“However, we worked well and managed to become champions,” said Huang Haimin.

**Awards List for Garuda International Cup 2024:**

A. U-10 Plate Category
Champion: Nahusam FA (Indonesia)
Runner-up: Perdana United (Malaysia)
Joint 3rd Place: Junior FC (Malaysia) and Brazilian Soccer School (Indonesia)

B. U-10 Cup Category
Champion: Tunas Johor Baru (Malaysia)
Runner-up: Farmel (Indonesia)
Joint 3rd Place: Topo FC (Malaysia) and Velocity (Malaysia)

C. U-12 Plate Category
Champion: Diklat Merden (Indonesia)
Runner-up: Jakarta Soccer Academy (Indonesia)
3rd Place: Next Bali Generation (Indonesia)
4th Place: ASIOP Biru (Indonesia)

D. U-12 Cup Category
Champion: Tokyo Purple (Japan)
Runner-up: NFPD (Malaysia)
3rd Place: Tokyo White (Japan)

E. U-17 Plate Category
Champion: Woodland Warriors FC (Singapore)
Runner-up: Southridge Admirals (Philippines)
3rd Place: ASIOP Kuning (Indonesia)

F. U-17 Cup Category
Champion: Guangzhou FC (China)
Runner-up: ASIOP Merah (Indonesia)
3rd Place: Top Skor Indonesia (Indonesia)

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Guangzhou FC Wins GIC 2024, Hopes to Be Invited Again Next Year

Guangzhou FC successfully became the champion of the prestigious international youth tournament, the Garuda International Cup (GIC) 2024. The Chinese club won in the U-17 category.

Guangzhou FC defeated the defending GIC champion, ASIOP Merah, 1-0 in the final match at ASIOP Training Ground, Sentul, on Sunday, August 25. Impressively, Guangzhou FC won the championship by sweeping all their matches from the group stage to the final without conceding a single goal.

In addition to winning the tournament, Guangzhou FC also claimed several individual awards. Huang Haimin was named Best Coach, Fan Mengtong won Best Goalkeeper, and Lou Kai took home two titles: Top Scorer and Best Player.

Guangzhou FC’s coach, Huang Haimin, expressed his gratitude to the organizers for inviting his team to compete in GIC 2024. He noted that the tournament was very well-organized and successful.

“Thank you to the organizers for providing excellent facilities and being cooperative in every way. My team and I are very happy. The tournament was excellent in terms of facilities. All the teams were also very good and showed sportsmanship in the competition,” said Huang Haimin to the media.

“Hopefully, we will be invited again next year,” he concluded.

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Garuda International Cup 2024 Ends Excitingly: Guangzhou FC Wins, ASIOP Finishes as Runner-Up

The prestigious international youth tournament, the Garuda International Cup (GIC) 2024, has officially concluded. The final matches of the U-17, U-12, and U-10 categories were played at the ASIOP Training Ground, Sentul, on Sunday, August 25.

The result saw Guangzhou FC, a newcomer to the GIC, emerge as the U-17 champion of GIC 2024. This came after the Chinese club defeated the defending GIC champion, ASIOP Merah, 1-0 in the final match.

Remarkably, Guangzhou FC not only won the championship but also swept through the tournament with victories from the group stage to the final, without conceding a single goal. Additionally, Guangzhou FC claimed several individual awards. Huang Haimin was named Best Coach, Fan Mengtong was awarded Best Goalkeeper, and Lou Kai secured two titles: Top Scorer and Best Player.

The Project Director of GIC 2024, Wahyu Budiarto, stated that GIC 2024 was exciting and ran smoothly. He expressed his gratitude to the participants and sponsors who made the event a success.

“We would like to thank the sponsors, namely Transtama Logistics, Bank Mandiri, SOMPO Insurance, Tunas Muda Adhyaksa, Ethiopian Airlines, Belfoods, PT Rut Ester Berjaya Medan, Swissbel Hotel 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 was able to be successfully held,” said Wahyu.

Here is the list of awards for the Garuda International Cup 2024:

A. U-10 Plate Category
Champion: Nahusam FA (Indonesia)
Runner-up: Perdana United (Malaysia)
Joint 3rd Place: Junior FC (Malaysia) and Brazilian Soccer School (Indonesia)

B. U-10 Cup Category
Champion: Tunas Johor Baru (Malaysia)
Runner-up: Farmel (Indonesia)
Joint 3rd Place: Topo FC (Malaysia) and Velocity (Malaysia)

C. U-12 Plate Category
Champion: Diklat Merden (Indonesia)
Runner-up: Jakarta Soccer Academy (Indonesia)
3rd Place: Next Bali Generation (Indonesia)
4th Place: ASIOP Biru (Indonesia)

D. U-12 Cup Category
Champion: Tokyo Purple (Japan)
Runner-up: NFPD (Malaysia)
3rd Place: Tokyo White (Japan)

E. U-17 Plate Category
Champion: Woodland Warriors FC (Singapore)
Runner-up: Southridge Admirals (Philippines)
3rd Place: ASIOP Kuning (Indonesia)

F. U-17 Cup Category
Champion: Guangzhou FC (China)
Runner-up: ASIOP Merah (Indonesia)
3rd Place: Top Skor Indonesia (Indonesia)

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Garuda International Cup 2024 Successfully Held, Guangzhou Wins the Championship

Garuda International Cup 2024 was successfully held at the ASIOP Training Ground, Sentul, on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

The team from China, Guangzhou FC, emerged as the champion in the U-17 category after defeating the defending champion, ASIOP. In a fiercely contested final, Guangzhou won with a score of 1-0.

The success of this newcomer team as champions was further enhanced when Guangzhou players swept the individual awards. Huang Haimin was named Best Coach, Fan Mengtong won Best Goalkeeper, and Lou Kai took home two titles: Top Scorer and Best Player.

“Thank you to Indonesia, and thank you to the organizers for putting on such a great event. We are very happy to have participated in this event,” said Huang Haimin. “This is a high-quality event, and we are excited to compete here again next year,” Huang Haimin added.

Meanwhile, Project Director of the Garuda International Cup 2024, Wahyu Budiarto, expressed his gratitude for the success of this event. He explained that the Garuda International Cup 2024 will be even more ambitious in the future, with new teams from abroad. Wahyu Budiarto also thanked the sponsors who supported the youth football tournament. “We would like to thank the sponsors, namely Transtama Logistics, Bank Mandiri, SOMPO Insurance, Tunas Muda Adhyaksa, Ethiopian Airlines, Belfoods, PT Rut Ester Berjaya Medan, Swissbel Hotel 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 was able to be successfully held,” said Wahyu.

Awards list for the Garuda International Cup 2024:
A. U-10 Plate Category
Champion: Nahusam FA (Indonesia)
Runner-up: Perdana United (Malaysia)
Joint 3rd Place: Junior FC (Malaysia) and Brazilian Soccer School (Indonesia)

B. U-10 Cup Category
Champion: Tunas Johor Baru (Malaysia)
Runner-up: Farmel (Indonesia)
Joint 3rd Place: Topo FC (Malaysia) and Velocity (Malaysia)

C. U-12 Plate Category
Champion: Diklat Merden (Indonesia)
Runner-up: Jakarta Soccer Academy (Indonesia)
3rd Place: Next Bali Generation (Indonesia)
4th Place: ASIOP Biru (Indonesia)

D. U-12 Cup Category
Champion: Tokyo Purple (Japan)
Runner-up: NFPD (Malaysia)
3rd Place: Tokyo White (Japan)

E. U-17 Plate Category
Champion: Woodland Warriors FC (Singapore)
Runner-up: Southridge Admirals (Philippines)
3rd Place: ASIOP Kuning (Indonesia)

F. U-17 Cup Category
Champion: Guangzhou FC (China)
Runner-up: ASIOP Merah (Indonesia)
3rd Place: Top Skor Indonesia (Indonesia)

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Three Prospective China National Team Players Impressed by the Atmosphere and Facilities at GIC 2024

Guangzhou FC U-17 performed excellently in the Garuda International Cup 2024, successfully reaching the final match.

Interestingly, Guangzhou FC is one of the debut teams in the Garuda International Cup (GIC) 2024.

In the final match, the Chinese team will face the host, ASIOP Merah, at the ATG Field in Sentul, Bogor Regency, on Sunday (8/24/2024).

It is known that the Guangzhou FC players in GIC 2024 are also being monitored for selection to the China U-17 national team.

There are three prospective China U-17 national team players in the Guangzhou FC team: Guo Wuyue (midfielder), Fan Mengtong (goalkeeper), and Chi Weilin (defender).

These three are indeed key players for Guangzhou FC in GIC 2024. Their performance was highlighted again in the semifinal match against TopSkor Indonesia on Saturday (8/24/2024).

Guo Wuyue was the decisive factor in Guangzhou FC’s 1-0 victory over TopSkor Indonesia.

Additionally, they have expressed their impression of the match atmosphere and the facilities at GIC 2024.

“This is my first time participating in a football tournament abroad. The provided facilities are excellent and provide a nationalistic ambiance,” said Guo Wuyue to the media.

Meanwhile, Fan Mengtong noted the different match atmospheres when competing in China and Indonesia.

“I am happy to be here; I have gained a lot of experience. I also feel the football atmosphere is very different between China and Indonesia,” said Fan Mengtong.

For information, Guangzhou FC is the only team that remains unbeaten in GIC 2024.

In the Group A phase, they defeated their opponents ASIOP Merah (1-0), Woodland Warrior (3-0), and Garuda Lampung (5-0).

In the quarterfinals, Guangzhou FC continued their positive trend with a convincing 8-0 win over the Thai team Vachiralai United.

Finally, in the semifinal held today, TopSkor Indonesia acknowledged Guangzhou FC’s superiority with a final score of 1-0.

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Results of GIC 2024 Day Three, Saturday (24/8): Guangzhou FC and ASIOP Merah Advance to the Final

The prestigious international youth tournament, Garuda International Cup (GIC) 2024, entered its third day of competition at ASIOP Training Ground (ATG), Sentul, Bogor, on Saturday (24/8). The results highlighted Guangzhou FC’s dominance in the U-17 category.

Guangzhou FC advanced to the final after defeating Top Skor Indonesia 1-0 in the semifinal. This victory underscored the strength of the Chinese club, which has yet to concede a goal and has won all its matches.

Previously, in Group A, Guangzhou FC defeated host ASIOP Merah (1-0), Woodland Warrior (3-0), and Garuda Lampung (5-0).

In the quarterfinals, Guangzhou FC convincingly won 8-0 against Thai team Vachiralai United.

Guangzhou FC will face defending champion ASIOP Merah in the final, after ASIOP Merah defeated Diklat Merden 1-0 in the semifinal.

Here are the results of GIC 2024 Day Three, Saturday (24/8):

U-17 Category:

Quarterfinals (Cup)
– Guangzhou FC vs Vachiralai United 8-0
– Top Skor Indonesia vs ASIFA 1-0
– ASIOP Biru vs Diklat Merden 0-0 (a.e.t. 3-4)
– FIFA Farmel vs ASIOP Merah 1-2

Semifinals (Cup)
– Guangzhou FC vs Top Skor Indonesia 0-1
– Diklat Merden vs ASIOP Merah 0-1

Quarterfinals (Plate)
– Woodland Warrior vs Fajar Selatan 1-0
– Chiangmai FC vs De La Salle Zobel 0-1
– Zhejiang FC vs Southridge Admirals 1-1 (a.e.t. 4-5)
– ASIOP Kuning vs Garuda Lampung 1-0

Semifinals (Plate)
– Woodland Warrior vs De La Salle Zobel 4-0
– Southridge Admirals vs ASIOP Kuning 0-1

U-12 Category:

Quarterfinals (Cup)
– Johor Darul Ta’zim vs Boeung Ket FC 9-0
– Tokyo Purple vs Bijaksana FC 5-0
– ASIOP Merah vs NFDP 1-2
– HLGC vs Tokyo White 0-2

Quarterfinals (Plate)
– Next Bali Generation vs ASIOP Kuning 6-1
– Diklat Merden vs Shonan Bellmare 7-0
– Borneo Soccer School vs ASIOP Biru 0-1
– Shonan Bellmare Indonesia vs Jakarta Academy School 0-4

U-10 Category:

Group A
– ASIOP Merah vs Tunas Johor Bahru 0-2
– Nahusam FA vs Melawati Junior Tigers 1-2
– ASIOP Merah vs Nahusam FA 1-2
– Tunas Johor Bahru vs Melawati Junior Tigers 0-0
– Melawati Junior Tigers vs ASIOP Merah 0-0
– Tunas Johor Bahru vs Nahusam FA 3-1

Group B
– ASIOP Kuning vs Wira Muda 0-8
– Jagakarsa vs Junior FC 1-0
– ASIOP Kuning vs Jagakarsa 0-5
– Wira Muda vs Junior FC 3-0
– Junior FC vs ASIOP Kuning 4-0
– Wira Muda vs Jagakarsa 2-0

Group C
– ASIOP Biru vs Perdana United 1-8
– UNI Bandung vs Velocity 0-0
– ASIOP Biru vs UNI Bandung 1-4
– Perdana United vs Velocity 0-2
– Velocity vs ASIOP Biru 11-0
– Perdana United vs UNI Bandung 0-1

Group D
– Shonan Bellmare Indonesia vs Topo FA 0-3
– FIFA Farmel vs Brazilian Soccer School 2-0
– Shonan Bellmare Indonesia vs FIFA Farmel 0-6
– Topo FA vs Brazilian Soccer School 6-0
– Brazilian Soccer School vs Shonan Bellmare Indonesia 4-0
– Topo FA vs FIFA Farmel 2-0

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Stories from Guangzhou FC Players at GIC 2024: Indonesia’s Weather is Cool, and First Impressions of Tasting Local Cuisine

One team that has caught attention at the Garuda International Cup (GIC) 2024 is Guangzhou FC.

This Chinese club is participating in GIC for the first time. Not only is it their debut, but some of their players are also competing in an international tournament for the first time.

Interesting stories have emerged from the players. One of them is the main goalkeeper of Guangzhou FC, Fan Mengtong. He noted that the weather in Indonesia is cool, especially compared to the hot weather in China.

“The weather here is honestly cooler because the summer in China is too hot. I am also happy to be part of this tournament,” Fan Mengtong told the media at ASIOP Training Ground (ATG), Sentul, on Saturday (24/8).

“This is my first time participating in a competition abroad, and the football atmosphere here is very different from China,” he added.

Another interesting story comes from Guangzhou FC’s left-back, Chi Weilin. He has tried Indonesian cuisine for the first time.

“This is my first time in Indonesia, adjusting to the environment and cultural style. As for the food here, I had never tried any of it before,” said Chi Weilin.

Meanwhile, Guo Wuyue shared, “This is my first time joining a football tournament abroad, experiencing the local atmosphere, and adapting to the weather differences between China and Indonesia.”

GIC 2024 is held at ASIOP Training Ground, Sentul, West Java, from August 22-25, 2024. There are 48 teams from eight countries: Indonesia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Singapore, competing in three age groups: U-10, U-12, and U-17.

This year, the Garuda International Cup is again carrying the tagline ‘The Season is Coming, Let’s Have Fun,’ meaning the tournament not only features matches but also provides an outstanding sportainment atmosphere for players and spectators at ASIOP Training Ground, Sentul.

The venue includes Sompo Arena, which offers exciting and engaging games. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of food and beverages available at the bazaars, and will be entertained by various exciting performances. Additionally, the GIC 2024 event will also feature a dance competition for high schools and a Mobile Legends tournament.

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The JFA Japan Team Praises the GIC 2024 Event

The international youth tournament, Garuda International Cup (GIC) 2024, has entered its third day on Saturday (24/8).

One of the highlights of the GIC 2024 tournament is the participation of academy teams sent by the Japan Football Association (JFA). The JFA sent two teams to GIC 2024, namely Tokyo White and Tokyo Purple, both competing in the U-12 age group.

Tokyo Purple has managed to showcase its strength, advancing to the quarterfinals after winning Group D. They secured convincing victories over ASIOP Biru (2-0), NFDP (3-1), and another team (6-0).

In the quarterfinals, Tokyo Purple faced Bijaksana FC, winning 5-0 and advancing to the semifinals.

Tokyo Purple’s coach, Kotaro Imamura, is determined to lead his team to victory in their first appearance at GIC.

“The competition at GIC is quite tough. Even though it’s our first time here, we’re aiming for the championship trophy. Even if we don’t win, we can learn a lot and gain valuable experience for our players,” Kotaro told the media.

Kotaro also praised the GIC 2024 event, noting that the tournament is essential for his players to gain international match experience.

“The facilities at ATG Sentul are very adequate and excellent. We feel well accommodated during our stay here. It’s really impressive in my opinion,” he concluded.

GIC 2024 is being held at ASIOP Training Ground, Sentul, West Java, from August 22-25, 2024. A total of 48 teams from eight countries—Indonesia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Singapore—are competing in three age groups: U-10, U-12, and U-17.

This year, the Garuda International Cup is once again carrying the tagline ‘The Season is Coming, Let’s Have Fun,’ meaning that the tournament not only offers matches but also provides an extraordinary sports entertainment atmosphere for players and spectators at ASIOP Training Ground, Sentul.

The venue features Sompo Arena, which offers exciting games. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of food and drinks sold at bazaars, and be entertained by various performances. Additionally, GIC 2024 will feature a dance competition for high school students and a Mobile Legend tournament.

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Guangzhou FC Dominates and Advances to the Final, Three Potential China National Team Players Enjoy Playing in GIC 2024

Guangzhou FC was highly dominant in the Garuda International Cup (GIC) 2024, competing in the U-17 category.

The Chinese club won convincingly without conceding a single goal. In Group A, Guangzhou FC defeated the host team ASIOP Merah (1-0), Woodland Warrior (3-0), and Garuda Lampung (5-0).

In the quarterfinals, Guangzhou FC secured an impressive 8-0 victory against Thailand’s Vachiralai United. In the semifinals, Top Skor Indonesia acknowledged Guangzhou FC’s superiority with a 1-0 loss.

It turns out that Guangzhou FC fielded their best lineup in GIC 2024. The team includes three potential players for the China U-17 national team: Guo Wuyue (midfielder), Fan Mengtong (goalkeeper), and Chi Weilin (defender).

These three players form the backbone of the team. In fact, Guo Wuyue was the key to Guangzhou FC’s victory over Top Skor Indonesia.

They thoroughly enjoyed playing in GIC 2024, praising the tournament’s organization and excellent facilities.

“The facilities provided are excellent and give a sense of national pride. I’m very happy to be here and hope the team can continue to progress further,” said Guo Wuyue to the media at ASIOP Training Ground (ATG), Sentul, on Saturday (24/8).

“The field facilities are good, and the field crew has worked well together to meet our needs and assist us in many ways,” added Fan Mengtong.

GIC 2024 was held at ASIOP Training Ground, Sentul, West Java, from August 22-25, 2024. A total of 48 teams from eight countries—Indonesia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Singapore—competed in three age categories: U-10, U-12, and U-17.

This year, the Garuda International Cup brought back the tagline “The Season is Coming, Let’s Have Fun,” emphasizing not only the competition but also the incredible sportainment atmosphere for players and spectators at ASIOP Training Ground, Sentul.

The venue also featured the Sompo Arena, offering exciting and fun games. Visitors could enjoy various food and drinks sold at bazaar stalls and be entertained by different performances. Additionally, during GIC 2024, a high school dance competition and a Mobile Legend tournament were also held.