MERCINEWS.COM – Six Indonesian sepak takraw referees have been appointed to officiate at the ASTAF U19 Championship 2026, scheduled to take place in Manila, the Philippines, from November 26 to 30, 2026.
In a written statement issued on Sunday (November 15, 2026), the Indonesian Sepak Takraw Association (PB PSTI) confirmed that the six Indonesian referees appointed for the championship are Yulismarina Mansur, Ranita Nur Habibah, Muslinah Lailanur, Nazarudin, Agustinus Talindong, and Thamrin.
Organized by the Asian Sepaktakraw Federation (ASTAF), the championship is expected to feature around 14 to 15 Asian countries, including the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and South Korea.
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The appointments follow the referees’ participation in an ASTAF referee upgrading and training program held in Jakarta in July 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen the quality and competence of sepak takraw officials.
ASTAF President Datuk Abdul Halim Kader said the U19 championship represents an important investment in the future of sepak takraw in Asia.
He emphasized that youth competitions play a significant role not only in developing young athletes but also in strengthening the sport’s broader ecosystem, including the quality of its match officials.
“The trust placed in six Indonesian referees to officiate at the ASTAF U19 Championship 2026 reflects the improvement in the quality of refereeing personnel, particularly in Indonesia. We hope they will carry out their duties professionally, uphold integrity, and make a positive contribution to the development of sepak takraw,” Abdul Halim said.
Appreciate
Meanwhile, Indonesian Sepak Takraw Association (PB PSTI) Chairman Prof. Dr. Surianto, welcomed the international appointments, describing them as recognition of the ongoing efforts to develop and improve the competence of Indonesian referees.
“We appreciate and take pride in the international trust placed in these six Indonesian referees. This is the result of a development process and efforts to improve their competence, which must continue,” Surianto said.
He expressed hope that the six referees would uphold Indonesia’s reputation by officiating objectively and professionally throughout the championship. He also said the international experience could broaden their perspectives, strengthen their match-officiating skills, and support the development of sepak takraw refereeing in Indonesia.
PB PSTI Secretary-General Prof. Dr. H. Nukhrawi Nawir, said the appointments should also inspire other Indonesian referees to continue improving their competence, integrity, and professionalism.
He added that the participation of Indonesian officials in the ASTAF U19 Championship 2026 was expected to contribute to the development of Indonesia’s human resources in international sepak takraw competitions.(Red)
