The Regent of Simeulue, Mohammad Nasrun Mikaris, officially opened the Lauke Cup I 2026 football tournament held at the Lauke Village Field, Central Simeulue District, on Sunday (12/7/2026). The event was enthusiastically welcomed by local residents who packed the match arena.
The opening ceremony began with the traditional pesijuek ritual led by the Regent alongside local religious leaders. This ritual was performed to honor local traditions and to pray that the entire tournament runs smoothly, safely, and brings blessings to both participants and organizers.
As a symbol of the tournament's commencement, the Regent took the ceremonial kickoff. In his speech, Mohammad Nasrun Mikaris emphasized that this event is not just a sports competition, but a strategic platform to identify talented young athletes from the Central Simeulue region.
Beyond sports achievements, the Regent also highlighted the positive economic impact expected from the event. The momentum of this tournament is projected to stimulate the local community's economy around Lauke Village through the involvement of MSMEs throughout the matches.
