Semarang to hold volleyball c'ships

Semarang to hold volleyball c'ships

SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI)
will stage the PBVSI Cup national junior championships here from
March 25 through April 1.

Secretary of the PBVSI's Central Java chapter Sofyan T. Dolo
told reporters on Wednesday that the Central Java team was ready
to retain its men's title in the competition, which used to be
called the Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana Cup in honor of the PBVSI's
former chairwoman.

Jakarta took the women's title last year.

"Central Java is ready to defend its title by fielding the
Apacinti club's men's team from Ungaran. Meanwhile, we are still
selecting the women players," Sofyan said.

"I expect tough challenges from the Jakarta, East Java and
West Java teams. The teams from South Sumatra, South Sulawesi and
Yogyakarta could also pose some problems," he added.

Sofyan was speaking on the sidelines of a ceremony in which
the PBVSI's official in charge of tournaments Thaher Ali handed
the new cup over to the chairman of the PBVSI's Central Java
chapter, Djaja Atmadja, here on Wednesday. (har)