March 1, 2024 - The Satria Muda Pertamina basketball team now has a new home, which will serve as their home ground to host their opponents in the Indonesia Basketball League 2024.
The Pertamina Arena, located within the Pertamina University campus, has a capacity of up to 1500 spectators.
Vice President of Corporate Communication of Pertamina, Fadjar Djoko Santoso, stated that Pertamina welcomes the collaboration between the Pertamina Foundation as the manager of Pertamina University and Satria Muda Pertamina.
"We have renamed the Simprug Sports Hall to Pertamina Arena, now serving as the home ground for Satria Muda Pertamina. With this branding, we utilize Pertamina's assets for our national sports’ benefit," said Fadjar.
Meanwhile, the President Director of Pertamina Foundation, Agus Mashud Asngari, expressed that by designating Pertamina Arena as the home ground for the Satria Muda Pertamina basketball team, it is hoped that it will further introduce Pertamina University.
"We are delighted because this proves that Pertamina's assets meet high standards as it is trusted to be the venue for the national basketball league, and it can also enhance Pertamina University’s introduction," said Agus.
In their inaugural home game at Pertamina Arena on Friday night, March 1, 2024, Satria Muda Pertamina secured a victory against Bima Perkasa Jogja with an 86-57 score.
Among the attendees witnessing the match were Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, and Corporate Secretary of Pertamina, Brahmantya S Poerwadi.**