The Indonesia women’s national volleyball team concluded its campaign at the SEA V Cup 2026 by finishing at the bottom of the combined standings across Leg 1 and Leg 2. Despite the team’s struggles in the overall standings, two young standouts emerged with individual honors, according to tournament records.
Maradanti Namira Tegariani, known as Rara, and Indah Guretno Dwi Margiani captured individual accolades across the two legs of the regional competition. Rara earned the title of Best Middle Blocker during the opening leg in Hanoi, Vietnam, while Indah claimed the Best Libero honor during the second leg in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The tournament saw Thailand secure the championship title across both legs. For the Indonesian squad, the two-leg journey featured competitive moments, including victories over regional rivals, though the combined results left the team in third place for both individual legs.
Leg 1 in Hanoi and Opening Successes
The first leg of the SEA V Cup 2026 unfolded in Hanoi, Vietnam, where the Indonesian team recorded a victory against the Philippines. According to coverage from Kompas.tv, Arsella Nuari Purnama and her teammates secured a 3-1 win (20-25, 25-19, 25-22, 25-16) during their third match of the opening leg on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Despite dropping the opening set 20-25, the squad rebounded strongly in the second and third sets behind the efforts of players like Medi Yoku and Chelsa Berliana Nurtomo. The play during the Hanoi tournament led to Rara being selected as the Best Middle Blocker for Leg 1.
Leg 2 Drama in Chiang Mai
Action shifted to the 700th Anniversary Chiang Mai Sports Complex in Thailand for Leg 2, which began on Friday, August 7, 2026. Reporting by Kompas.com detailed a five-set victory for Indonesia over Vietnam with scores of 20-25, 18-25, 25-22, 25-20, and 15-9.
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The Indonesian team faced an uphill battle after dropping the first two sets against a Vietnamese side featuring Tran Thi Thanh Thuy. However, head coach Marcos Sugiyama’s team saw effective contributions from Chelsa, Ersandrina Devega, and Medi Yoku. This sparked a comeback in the third and fourth sets before the team won the deciding fifth set 15-9.
Even though the combined results from both legs left Indonesia at the base of the cumulative standings, Indah Guretno Dwi Margiani earned the Best Libero award for Leg 2.