wo Athletes Trained by Petrokimia Gresik Successfully Propel the Indonesian Women's Volleyball National Team to Make History as Runner-Up at the AVC Event

The Indonesian Women's Volleyball National Team (Timnas Voli Putri Indonesia) is making history as the Runner-Up in the "Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women." The final match against Vietnam is currently underway at the GOR Tri Dharma Petrokimia Gresik on Sunday night (June 25).

Dwi Satriyo Annurogo, President Director of Petrokimia Gresik, expresses pride that two Petrokimia Gresik-trained players, Mediol Stiovany Yoku and Dhea Cahya Pitaloka, contribute to the national team's first-ever achievement in the AVC competition. Both players have been training with the PBV Petrokimia Gresik or Gresik Petrokimia Pupuk Indonesia Volleyball Club. Additionally, the Assistant Coach of the National Team, Pedro B. Lilipaly, who is also a Petrokimia Gresik-trained coach, plays a significant role.

"For the first time, the Indonesian Women's Volleyball National Team is reaching the final. This achievement will undoubtedly enhance the performance and self-confidence of our two trained players who made it to the national team roster. It will also serve as motivation and inspiration for other players trained by Gresik Petrokimia Pupuk Indonesia Volleyball Club, especially since the Assistant Coach of the National Team is also from Petrokimia Gresik," emphasizes Dwi Satriyo.

The Indonesian women's volleyball team is fighting fiercely in the ongoing five-set match, with Vietnam winning the first set with a score of 18-25. However, the Indonesian team is quickly catching up, securing the second set with a score of 27-25. Indonesia continues with optimism, winning the third set with a score of 25-21. Unfortunately, Vietnam regains control in the fourth set with a winning score of 20-25. In the final set, the Indonesian team falls short of becoming champions, losing with a score of 13-15.

"In addition to the contributions of our two players to this achievement, GOR Tri Dharma is also witnessing Indonesia making history in the AVC competition," he adds.

GOR Tri Dharma, owned by Petrokimia Gresik, meets international standards and has previously hosted international competitions such as "The 19th Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship 2017." It is a fitting venue for both competitions and training.

In this event, Petrokimia Gresik and Pupuk Indonesia have the opportunity to be partners in hosting the AVC event at GOR Tri Dharma. The venue, serving as the training center for PBV Petrokimia Gresik, also functions as the Training Center for the Indonesian women's volleyball team since June 1, 2023.

During the Press Conference, Indonesian National Team Coach Alim Suseno reveals that the team is playing optimally, especially considering they only had two weeks of training for the AVC event after a break following the Sea Games 2023.

"We apologize. Today's result is also influenced by the physical condition of our players after yesterday's match, which ended with a score of 3-2 in the semi-final," he states.

Imam Sudjarwo, Chairman of the Indonesian Volleyball Federation (PBVSI), expresses that the AVC 2023 event is running smoothly and orderly, thanks to the support of all parties involved, including Petrokimia Gresik.

"Thank you for the support from Petrokimia Gresik and Pupuk Indonesia, who have supported the AVC 2023 event," he says.

Meanwhile, eleven teams are participating in the AVC 2023, including the Indonesian Women's Volleyball National Team, Macau, and the Philippines. The other eight countries are Hong Kong, Taiwan, Iran, India, Australia, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, and Vietnam.

"We also express gratitude for the enthusiastic support from fans throughout the AVC matches from June 18 to June 25, 2023. It adds motivation for the national team players," concludes Dwi Satriyo.