Indonesia Makes History Reaching AVC Cup Final to Face South Korea
- Indonesia's men's national volleyball team advanced to the final of the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026 after defeating India in the semifinals on June 27, 2026.
- The victory over India in Ahmedabad secured Indonesia's place in the tournament final, a result CNN Indonesia described as a historic achievement for the national squad.
- Indonesia's path to the final included a semifinal victory over the host nation, India, on June 27, 2026, according to CNN Indonesia.
Indonesia’s men’s national volleyball team advanced to the final of the AVC Men’s Volleyball Cup 2026 after defeating India in the semifinals on June 27, 2026. The team will face South Korea in the championship match, according to reports from CNN Indonesia and detiksport.
The victory over India in Ahmedabad secured Indonesia’s place in the tournament final, a result CNN Indonesia described as a historic achievement for the national squad. ANTARA News confirmed that the team progressed to the final stage of the Volleyball Cup following the semifinal win in India.
How did Indonesia reach the AVC Cup final?
Indonesia’s path to the final included a semifinal victory over the host nation, India, on June 27, 2026, according to CNN Indonesia. Before reaching the semifinals, Indonesia faced Oman and won the match with a score of 3-1, as reported by Kompas.com.
The squad’s progression relied on key contributions from players including Boy Arnez, Fauzan Nibras, and Hendra Kurniawan. These athletes were central to the team’s offensive efforts throughout the knockout stages of the competition.
Who will Indonesia face in the final?
Indonesia will compete against South Korea for the title. South Korea qualified for the final by defeating Bahrain with a score of 3-1, according to reporting from blokBojonegoro.com.
While Indonesia had to navigate a semifinal against the host country, South Korea’s route to the final was secured through their victory over Bahrain. Both teams entered the final match after winning their respective semifinal fixtures 3-1 or better, based on the available match results from Kompas.com and blokBojonegoro.com.
What is the significance of this result?
CNN Indonesia and Kompas.com both characterized the team’s run as a historic milestone for Indonesian volleyball. The team’s ability to advance through the semifinal round in Ahmedabad marks a significant step in the program’s competitive standing within the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC).
The victory over India is particularly notable given the match took place in the host city of Ahmedabad, where India held the home-court advantage.