Jakarta became the focus of the sports world following the presence of Portuguese football legend Luís Figo at the HGI 2026 Football Party held at fX Sudirman on Sunday (12/7/2026). The event, initiated by Higgs Games Island (HGI) together with the Indonesian National Community Sports Committee (KORMINAS), successfully attracted public attention through various interactive activities and an exclusive meet-and-greet session with the 2000 Ballon d'Or winner.
The presence of the iconic figure, who formerly played for Barcelona and Real Madrid, was not only a magnet for football fans but also reinforced Indonesia's position as a strategic destination for hosting international-scale entertainment and sports events. In addition to the meet-and-greet session, visitors were treated to a series of exciting competitions, including the #JugglingBolaHGI event featuring eight talented finalists.
HGI representative Ray stated that Figo's involvement aims to inspire the younger generation regarding the importance of tactical abilities and quick decision-making—values that also form the main foundation of mind sports. Through its digital platform, HGI is committed to continuing to drive the development of strategy-based sports branches to make them more inclusive and aligned with technological advancements.
On the other hand, KORMINAS expressed appreciation for HGI's steps in building a gaming ecosystem that upholds aspects of integrity, consumer protection, and compliance with applicable regulations. This collaboration involves various key elements, ranging from communities to support from the Jakarta Youth and Sports Agency (Dispora), to ensure that the mind sport ecosystem in the country grows sustainably.
Luís Figo himself expressed deep appreciation for the warm welcome he received from the Indonesian people. Although his visit this time was dominated by a professional agenda, he admitted to always being impressed by the local community's great passion for football. He hopes his presence can motivate sports enthusiasts in Indonesia to keep honing their strategic skills, both on the pitch and in digital competitions that are currently growing rapidly.
