Indoor Hockey National Championship 2026 concludes in Banten

The 2026 Indoor Hockey National Championship (Kejurnas) concluded at the GOR Nambo Jaya Sport Center in Tangerang, Banten, following eight days of competition involving delegations from 12 provinces.

In the Tier 1 men's division, West Java secured the championship after defeating host province Banten in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw. In the Tier 1 women's division, East Java claimed the title by defeating West Java 2-0 in a penalty shootout after their match ended in a 2-2 tie.

Banten Governor and Chairman of the Indonesian Hockey Federation (FHI) Advisory Board, Andra Soni, praised the increasing technical quality of the players. He noted that the high level of play was particularly impressive given that national players were absent due to training camps in Malaysia for the 2026 Asian Games. Soni emphasized that the tournament's success and high spectator enthusiasm, including significant participation from students, are positive indicators for the development of hockey in Indonesia.