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Surabaya. September 22, 2025 –  The East Regional Final of the AXIS Nation Cup 2025, which includes Surabaya, Sidoarjo, Malang, Kediri, Denpasar, and Mataram, has crowned a new champion. After an intense competition since the preliminary stages, the futsal team from SMKN 2 Surabaya won the East Java, Bali, and Nusa Tenggara regional title and secured a golden ticket to the grand final, which will take place on October 11, 2025, at Istora Senayan, Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta.

The regional final in Surabaya had six futsal teams from various cities, SMKN 2 Surabaya, SMKN 3 Buduran, SMAN 1 Singosari, SMAN 8 Kediri, SMAN 6 Denpasar, and SMAN 1 Praya. These schools had previously beaten hundreds of others from Surabaya, Sidoarjo, Malang, Kediri, Denpasar, and Mataram before competing in the East Regional Final.

Dodik Ariyanto, Regional Group Head of the XLSMART East Region, stated, "Congratulations to all of the schools that advanced to the regional stage. In particular, we are delighted and proud of SMKN 2 Surabaya's achievement in securing the golden ticket to the grand final in Jakarta. These young athletes' fierce spirit inspires other youth. XLSMART is fully committed to advancing the potential of Indonesia's younger generation through the AXIS tournament."

Dodik added that the AXIS Nation Cup is more than just a tournament, it is a place to cultivate young talent. Through the largest high school futsal tournament, XLSMART via AXIS intends to inspire student sporting achievements while expanding the brand's connections with the younger generation, particularly in East Java, Bali, and Nusa Tenggara. We certainly appreciate the excitement shown in Surabaya. The atmosphere during this year's competition demonstrates that high school futsal is gaining popularity, and the AXIS Nation Cup has become a highly anticipated event. “We are optimistic that similar activities will continue in the coming years. Best of luck to the team in bringing East Java, and especially Surabaya, pride at the grand final. May they have great success at the national level," he added.

Nationally, the 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 best five players will have the chance of participating in an exclusive training program as part of youth talent development initiatives.

In addition to futsal, the event includes a dance competition and a chant and jingle competition. All participants face a strict selection process to decide the winners in each category, who are eligible for millions of rupiah in prizes, trophies, and certificates of achievement. Specifically in Surabaya, the ANC also held a chant competition for school supporters, even if their teams were no longer competing in the regional final.

With the strong enthusiasm of participants, the AXIS Nation Cup 2025 is expected to serve as an inspiring place for the next generation to hone their abilities, uphold sportsmanship, and achieve success in the world of sports.

For more information on the "AXIS Nation Cup 2025," including registration status, match schedules, and all competition stages, visit anc.axis.co.id or follow the official Instagram account @axisnationcupofficial.