Tegal, September 14, 2025 – The AXIS Nation Cup 2025 in the Central Region which includes West Java, Central Java, and Yogyakarta has crowned its regional champion. After an intense match since the preliminary rounds, SMAN 1 Cianjur's futsal team emerged as the regional champion, gaining a spot in the grand final, which will be held on October 11, 2025, at Istora Senayan, Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta.
The Central Region final in Tegal had nine futsal teams from various cities, SMAN 1 Cianjur, SMKN Bantarkalong, SMA Bina Muda Cicalengka, SMAN Situraja, SMKN 1 Cirebon, SMAN 2 Ngaglik, SMKN 2 Karanganyar, MAN 2 Brebes, and SMAN 10 Semarang. These teams had beaten hundreds of other schools from Bandung, Cirebon, Yogyakarta, Semarang, Purwokerto, Cianjur, Sumedang, Tegal, Tasikmalaya, and Solo before competing in the regional finals.
Arif Farhan Budiyanto, Group Head Central Region of XLSMART, stated "We congratulate all of the schools that advanced to the regional stage, especially the team from SMAN 1 Cianjur, for securing a spot in the grand final in Jakarta. We are proud of their fighting spirit and continuing to support outstanding young talents through this tournament."
Meanwhile, Eka Dwidasa, Head of Sales XLSMART for the Tegal area, added that the AXIS Nation Cup is more than merely a tournament, it is also a platform for developing young talent. Through the largest high school level futsal tournament, XLSMART, via AXIS, intends to encourage student sports achievements while establishing AXIS' connection with young generations, notably in West Java, Central Java, and Yogyakarta.
Eka Dwidasa was thrilled with how smoothly the regional final was conducted. Given the success of the AXIS Nation Cup thus far, the company believes that similar events will continue in the coming years. We wish the Central Region team, particularly West Java, best of luck in Jakarta this October. Hopefully, they will bring home trophies in the grand final.
Nationally, AXIS Nation Cup 2025 involves 1,650 schools from 40 cities, with a total prize pool of IDR 950 million. In addition to cash prizes, the top five players will be able to participate in an exclusive training program as part of the youth talent development initiative.
Beyond futsal, the event includes a dance competition and a chant and jingle competition. Participants go through a rigorous selection procedure to determine the winners in each category, who win cash awards of millions of rupiah, trophies, and certificates of achievement.
With the high enthusiasm of participants, the AXIS Nation Cup 2025 is expected to be an inspiring stage for young people to advance their skills, uphold sportsmanship, and attain sports greatness.
For more information about “AXIS Nation Cup 2025,” including registration status, match schedules, and details of the next competition stages, visit anc.axis.co.id or follow the official Instagram account @axisnationcupofficial.
About XLSMART
PT XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera Tbk (“XLSMART” or “IDX: EXCL”) is the newest integrated telecommunications company in Indonesia, formed from the merger of PT XL Axiata Tbk, PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk, and PT Smart Telecom. Carrying the spirit of "innovation with heart," XLSMART is here to lead Indonesia's digital era by providing inclusive, reliable connectivity, and being ready to face the future for more than 82.6 million customers across Indonesia.
With a legacy of technological excellence and customer service from two major companies, XLSMART combines the expertise of XL Axiata in mobile services and remains part of the Axiata Group, as well as Smartfren's innovations in 4G, VoLTE, and eSIM services as part of the Sinar Mas Group.
With the tagline “Bersama, Melaju Tanpa Batas” (Go Beyond, Together), XLSMART is dedicated to delivering digital inclusion, national progress, and long-term value for Indonesia. (For more information, visit www.xlsmart.co.id )
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