Becoming A 2022 Proliga Champion, Menpora Assesses Bogor Lavani's Development Should Be An Example For Other Clubs

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JAKARTA – Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Zainudin Amali praised the coaching carried out by the men's volleyball team of Bogor Lavani. The coaching was deemed necessary to be an example for other national volleyball clubs.

Bogor LavAni successfully won the 2022 Proliga title despite being a newcomer to Indonesia's highest volleyball caste. They have the right to take home the trophy after defeating Surabaya Bhayangkara Samator 3-2 (25 - 27, 25-19, 20-25, 25-18, and 15 -10) at the Padepokan Volleyball Hall of General Police Kuntoro, Sentul, Bogor, West Java, on Sunday, March 27 evening.

"This is a sign that the coaching is serious. I hope this is a good example for other clubs," Amali said in an official statement on the Kemenpora website quoted by VOI.

In his Bogor debut, LavAni was strengthened by many young players, except for names such as Doni Haryono, Dio Zulfikri, and Malizi. As for foreign players, Bogor relies on Leandro Martins (Brazil) and Jorge Gonzalez Garcia (Cuba).

Meanwhile, Surabaya Bhayangkara Samator is supported by an experienced squad this year. In addition, they fought in the final with the status of defending champions.

"Hopefully, the competition for the Proliga competition next year will be more exciting, tighter and finally our national team that will be formed, which was born from the Proliga competition is a tough and strong national team, and makes the entire Indonesian nation proud," said the Minister of Youth and Sports.

"I hope that there will be more sponsors for the upcoming season's competitions. And we can already be attended by spectators. Hopefully, this sport of Volleyball will be more passionate and people will be happier with the sport of Volleyball. Hopefully, The sports industry will also become one of the generators for national economic growth," he continued.

Bogor LavAni is a team founded by former President of the Republic of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY). This team was formed by SBY as a tribute to his wife, Ani Yudhoyono, as reflected in the name of the club.