Satria Muda Pertamina Wins IBL 2021
Jakarta, June 8, 2021 – Satria Muda Pertamina won the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) Pertamax 2021 after defeating Pelita Jaya Bakrie in the final match with a score of 60-68. Satria Muda Pertamina's victory in the 2021 season is the 11th title for Satria Muda Pertamina.
Acting Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations of Pertamina, Fajriyah Usman, said Satria Muda and Pertamina have cooperated since 2016 and the team continues to show achievements. Since 2018, Satria Muda Pertamina has won consecutive seasons for four years until 2021.
"Pertamina's support for Satria Muda is part of the company's commitment to developing basketball in the country. With basketball development, it is hoped that it will create outstanding athletes who will bring Indonesia's name in the world sports arena," said Fajriyah.
During the match, which was also witnessed by Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, and the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan, both teams played great and entertaining games. Satria Muda Pertamina outperformed Pelita Jaya Bakrie through a solid game in the second half of the match.
This title is also the inaugural title for Milos Pejic, the coach of Satria Muda Pertamina from Serbia. In addition to the championship title, Satria Muda Pertamina's point guard, Hardianus, also brought the individual MVP Final title because of his consistent and impressive play during the final series of matches.
After the final, the players will take a short break before starting preparations for the 2022 season. Some players will immediately join the Indonesian national team for a training camp ahead of the 2021 Asian Cup qualification.
As is known, Satria Muda was established on October 28, 1993. The team under the auspices of PT. Indonesia Sport Venture carries the slogan of Champion Indonesia – Indonesia Champion. Since its inception, this team has been committed to producing basketball players with character and achievements. It can be seen from the team's contribution in donating its players to strengthen the national team.
This team has also brought Indonesia's name as a champion in the international arena by winning the SEABA Champions Cup in 2008. The Satria Muda Pertamina team also contributes to the growth of national basketball by providing basketball coaching from a young age to a professional level. This commitment is demonstrated by establishing a basketball school, the Indonesia Basketball Academy, for ages 7-18.
"Pertamina will support the development of national athletes and continue to encourage their work to excel in various world events," concluded Fajriyah.**