Volleyball News – The Indonesian Women’s National Volleyball Team is ready to kick off the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Continental Championship in Tianjin, China, with big ambitions. Led by Marcos Sugiyama, the Srikandi volleyball squad is targeting a top six position in the prestigious Asian competition on 21-30 August 2026. Even though tough challenges await in the group stage, enthusiasm and thorough preparation are their main assets.
The General Chairperson of PP PBVSI, Imam Sudjarwo, revealed that the Indonesian heroine was ready to face strong Asian teams, such as Kazakhstan, Thailand and Australia who are members of Pool B. “Our opponents are strong, but we are optimistic that we can achieve the target and even exceed it,” said Imam hopefully.
In this event, coach Marcos Sugiyama installed 14 mainstay players, including five outside hitters, namely Mediol Yoku, Azzahra Dwi Febynae, Ersandrina Devega, Venisa Dwi Oktaviani, and Tina Syifa. For the opposite position, Khanza Putri Yansi and Arsela Nuari are ready to show off after replacing Syemitha. Meanwhile, the creative duo in the setter position are Arneta Putri and Shakira Ayu.
In the net defense line, three solid middle blockers will cover the opponent’s attacks, namely Chelsea Berliana, Maradanti Namira, and Geofanny Eka. The field defense is flanked by two reliable liberos, Indah Guretno and Fajriahni Ema Herawati.
This tournament is very important because it opens the way to world-class events such as the 2028 Olympics and the 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup. With an accurate strategy and mental steel, the Indonesian Women’s National Volleyball Team has a great opportunity to show off its abilities on the international stage.
Indonesian Women’s National Volleyball Team schedule
- August 21-30, 2026: AVC Women’s Volleyball Continental Championship 2026, Tianjin, China
Complete list of Indonesian retainers at the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Continental Championship:
Outside Hitters:
- Mediol Yoku
- Azzahra Dwi Febynae
- Ersandrina Devega
- Venisa Dwi Oktaviani
- Tina Syifa
Opposite:
- Khanza Putri Yansi
- Arsela Nuari
Setters:
Middle Blockers:
- Chelsea Diamonda Nurtomo
- Maradanti Namira
- Geofanny Eka
Libero:
- Indah Guretno
- Fajriahni Ema Herawati
Enthusiasm and support for our national volleyball team is highly anticipated at this prestigious event!
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