The Indonesian men’s national volleyball team is scheduled to compete in the upcoming Samdech Thipadei Cup Season 2 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, according to reports from Harianbanyuasin.com and Tribunnews.com. The international tournament runs as a preparatory event ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, which take place from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
Tournament Schedule and Participating Nations
Matches for the Samdech Thipadei Cup begin on August 19, 2026, at the National Olympic Stadium, also referred to by Tribunnews.com as the Morodok Olympic Gymnasium in Phnom Penh. Four national squads take part in the round-robin competition: Indonesia, host nation Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Harianbanyuasin.com notes that the host team enters the tournament with home-court advantages, while Malaysia and Vietnam field competitive rosters seeking regional dominance.
Roster Updates and Training Preparations
Head coach Reidel Toiran leads the Indonesian training camp, which features 18 selected players, according to Tribunnews.com based on announcements from the Indonesian Volleyball Federation (PBVSI). The roster includes returning athletes Fahry Septian Putratama and Muhammad Malizi making their first national team appearances under Toiran’s coaching tenure. Established squad members such as setters Alfin Daniel, Dio Zulfikri, and Jasen, alongside middle blockers Hendra Kurniawan, Putra Bagus, Tedi Oka, Malizi, and Ahmad Gumilar, round out the training group.
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The Samdech Thipadei Cup serves as a direct testing ground for regional rivals, including encounters against Cambodia following the SEA V Cup Leg Pertama and Vietnam as the champion of the SEA V Cup Leg Kedua, as outlined by Tribunnews.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Samdech Thipadei Cup Season 2 start?
The tournament matches begin on August 19, 2026, according to Harianbanyuasin.com.
Where is the tournament being held?
The competition takes place at the National Olympic Stadium (Morodok Olympic Gymnasium) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, as reported by Harianbanyuasin.com and Tribunnews.com.
Which countries are competing in the tournament?
Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam are participating, according to Harianbanyuasin.com.
Who coaches the Indonesian men’s national volleyball team?
Reidel Toiran serves as the head coach directing the 18-player training roster, according to Tribunnews.com.
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