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)