Vietnam's women's volleyball team's rival calls up European star, aiming for a big surprise at the SEA Games

11/10/2025 21:35:00 PANDATV

Indonesia's leading volleyball star, Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi, has been called up to prepare for the 2025 SEA Games.

The Central Executive Committee of the All Indonesia Volleyball Federation (PP PBVSI) has summoned 18 female volleyball players to join PBVSI's national training center (Pelatnas) to get ready for the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand this December.

"The national training camp will commence on October 23. It's time to concentrate, compete, and dedicate ourselves fully to the Indonesia women's volleyball team," PBVSI's social media account stated.

Included in the call-up list is Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi, who currently plays for the Manisa BBSK club in the Turkish Volleyball League. At 26 years old, Megawati is Indonesia's top volleyball star.

Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi is currently playing in Turkey

Megawati participated in the 2017 SEA Games. In the semifinal match against Vietnam that lasted five sets, she scored the most points, helping Indonesia reach the final for the first time since 1991. In the final, Indonesia lost to Thailand and earned the silver medal.

Megawati will take the opposite hitter position along with Syelomitha Afrilaliza, Khanza Putri Yansi Ganeshtri, and Junaida Santi.

Other prominent members of Indonesia's women's volleyball team, such as Mediol Stiovanny Yoku and Ersandrina Devega, both playing as outside hitters, are also part of the squad.

PBVSI also called up several players who have participated in the U21 Women's Volleyball World Championship, including Geofany Eka Chayaningtyas, Ajeng Nur Cahaya, Chelsea Berliana Nurtomo, Kadek Diva, Zahwa Aliah Jasmien, and Indah Guretno.

The entire team will be led by Coach Marcos Sugiyama, aiming to make a mark at Southeast Asia's largest multi-sport event.

At the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia, Indonesia's women's volleyball team won the bronze medal after defeating the Philippines in the third-place match.

The list of 18 Indonesian athletes called up to prepare for the 2025 SEA Games:

Pascalina Mahuze (outside hitter), Kadek Diva (outside hitter), Ersandrina Devega (outside hitter), Mediol Stiovanny Yoku (outside hitter), Naisya Pratama Putri (outside hitter), Syelomitha Afrilaliza (opposite hitter), Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi (opposite hitter), Khanza Putri Yansi Ganeshtri (opposite hitter), Junaida Santi (opposite hitter), Namira Maradanti (middle blocker), Chelsea Berliana Nurtomo (middle blocker), Geofany Eka Chayaningtyas (middle blocker), Rika Dwi Ratri (middle blocker), Arneta Putri Amelian (setter), Yolana Bheta Pangestika (setter), Ajeng Nur Cahaya (setter), Zahwa Aliah Jasmien (libero), Indah Guretno (libero).

Coaching staff: Head Coach: Marcos Sugiyama; Assistant Coach 1: Pedro B. Lolopaly; Assistant Coach 2: Wilda Nurfadila S.; Strength Coach: Angga Hasan Mubarok; Fitness Expert: Lourina Henriette; Care Staff: Indraswari; Sports Psychologist: Filda Syafira Razanah; Data Analyst: Bobby Ade Setiawan.

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