AXIS Nation Cup 2026: Regional winners advance in futsal competition

The AXIS Nation Cup 2026 regional competitions have produced several winners in Indonesia, advancing them to subsequent regional or national stages. In Northern Sumatra, SKO Riau emerged as the men’s category champion after defeating SMAN 9 Tunas Bangsa Banda Aceh 2-1 in a penalty shootout. SKO Riau will represent Northern Sumatra at the Grand Final in Jakarta, scheduled for October 31, 2026, at Istora Senayan. Additionally, SMAN 25 Batam has been designated as the women’s representative for the Northern Sumatra region.

In the Makassar regional tournament, SMAN 21 Makassar secured first place, earning a spot in the Sulawesi Regional Final to be held in Palu on September 19, 2026. The Makassar event, held at the Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI) sports hall, drew over 4,900 visitors.