Perbasi DIY Inaugurates Budisatrio as First Chairman, Here's The Hope

YOGYAKARTA - An interesting note from the inauguration of the Yogyakarta Regional Football Association (Perbasi) board for the 2025-2029 period. This was the first inauguration conducted by Budisatrio Djiwandono since taking office as Chairman of the Central Executive Board of Perbasi.

This was Budisatrio's first provincial inauguration since being elected Chairman at the National Conference in October 2024. This made the inauguration of KPH Purbodiningrat as Chairman of Perbasi Yogyakarta especially special. The event took place at the Agung Ambarrukmo Hall in Yogyakarta on Monday, August 25, 2025.

"I am proud to be here. This is the first regional Perbasi inauguration since I was inaugurated as Chairman of the Central Executive Board of Perbasi," said Budisatrio.

"This was completely unplanned. Several other provincial administrators had already asked me to inaugurate them. This is the will of the Almighty," said Budisatrio, who is of Yogyakarta descent.

What makes Budisatrio even more proud as the leader of this Indonesian basketball organization is that he inaugurated the Perbasi (Indonesian Basketball Association) management, which has been actively promoting the sport.

The success of Yogyakarta in achieving success in recent years demonstrates the rapid development of basketball. Furthermore, Yogyakarta also has professional clubs competing in the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL).

"The development of basketball in Yogyakarta is truly impressive. There are many competitions in Yogyakarta, from basketball competitions, professional leagues, and the IBL. We want the clubs here to continue to develop," said Budisatrio.

"We understand that the enthusiasm for basketball in Yogyakarta is very strong. Many events are held in Yogyakarta, and we hope this continues. The public's enthusiasm for watching basketball matches is also very high," he added.

Budisatrio has high hopes for Kanjeng Purbo, who leads Perbasi Yogyakarta. He is optimistic that Yogyakarta basketball will continue to develop under the leadership of young people.

"We are grateful that the Yogyakarta Regional Basketball Association (Perbasi) has a visionary and resilient young leader. We also appreciate our friends in Yogyakarta who have helped organize successful events. We especially thank the people of Yogyakarta," said Budisatrio.

"From the many tournaments in Yogyakarta, we see children from this region achieving increasingly. These achievements do present challenges that need to be addressed together," said the Chairman of the Gerindra Party faction in the Indonesian House of Representatives.

Regarding these challenges, Budisatrio promised to assist and support the regeneration of basketball game management in Yogyakarta, including improving the quality of referees.

He said many referees lack confidence, making them fearful when under pressure from players, coaches, and spectators.

"In the midst of intense competition, support is needed for match officials. Referees, coaches, table officials, and statisticians. This is an ecosystem that must be built together. Our referees are already of good quality, but they still lack confidence, which is why they are reluctant to blow the whistle," he said.

Motivation Booster

Nirmala Dewi, Secretary General of the Central Executive Board of the Indonesian Basketball Association (Perbasi), added that she hopes this inauguration will boost the enthusiasm of the board members in developing basketball in Yogyakarta.

According to Nirmala, developing basketball requires cooperation and synergy from all parties to achieve impressive achievements.

"Many international events will be held in Indonesia and other countries in the future. We are grateful that Yogyakarta is on the right track. Of course, we need consistent support and cooperation to achieve even better basketball achievements in the future," said Nirmala.

Meanwhile, Kanjeng Purbo, who was re-elected as Chairman of the Yogyakarta Basketball Association (Perbasi) expressed his gratitude for the presence of the Chairman and the inauguration of the Regional Board.

"I would like to express my gratitude for the presence of the Chairman of the Central Executive Board of Perbasi, who came to inaugurate us in person," said Kanjeng Purbo, who immediately set a target of two gold medals at the 2028 National Games (PON) in NTB-NTT. At the 2024 National Games (PON), Yogyakarta made history by winning gold in the women's 3x3 event.

"We're targeting two gold medals for the upcoming PON. Previously, we won one gold medal in the women's 3x3 event. We also qualified for the men's 3x3 and men's 5x5 events. For us, winning medals is historic," he said.

On that occasion, Kanjeng Purbo also thanked the previous and new Yogyakarta Regional Basketball Association (Perbasi) for their willingness to collaborate to advance basketball in Yogyakarta.

"Thank you to the board members who are willing to sit down and collaborate on this board. For me personally, as chairman, achievement is important, but togetherness is also crucial. We want the Yogyakarta Regional Basketball Association (Perbasi) to be harmonious and united so that we can achieve success," he said.