Jakarta – Teh Indonesian women’s national volleyball team, featuring star player Megawati Hangestri, faced intense backlash and criticism following a surprising 1-3 loss to the U-21 national team in the Moji Volley Cup 2025 preliminary round. The defeat, which occurred Saturday night at the Sentul Volleyball Padepokan in West Java, saw the senior squad fall with set scores of 19-25, 14-24, 25-14, and 20-25.
The senior team, boasting a roster that includes Megawati Hangestri, Ersandrina Devega, Medi Yoku, Tisya Amali, Asih Titi Pangestuti, and Arsela Nuari, was expected to secure a victory against their younger counterparts. However, the U-21 team, led by players such as Junaida Santi, Kadek Diva, Chelsa Berliana, Miradanti Namira, and Indah Guretno, under the guidance of coach Carlos Sugiyama, delivered a performance that earned them the win and ignited strong reactions from volleyball enthusiasts.
The public’s disappointment was evident on social media, where fans expressed their frustration with sharp commentary and criticism directed at the senior team’s performance, particularly given the perceived strength of their lineup.
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