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Bank Tabungan Negara and Wijaya Putra University Support the Pela Gandong Cup 1 Volleyball Tournament with Gribin Club

  • 05 Jun 2025
  • Berita Kampus

Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) together with Universitas Wijaya Putra (UWP) officially collaborated to support the implementation of the Pela Gandong Cup 1 Volleyball Tournament, a prestigious sporting event held in collaboration with the Gribin Club. This tournament is a real form of support for the development of the potential of the younger generation and the spirit of togetherness in sports. June 2, 2025.

The tournament, which will take place starting June 14, 2025, will be attended by dozens of volleyball teams from various RW throughout Pakal District, bringing the spirit of Pela Gandong—a philosophy of brotherhood—into a competition that upholds sportsmanship.

"We see that the spirit of Pela Gandong is in line with BTN's values ​​in building connectivity, collaboration, and social concern. Through this support, BTN hopes to be able to encourage sporting achievements while strengthening brotherhood between regions," said Andi Eko, Head of BTN KCP Benowo.

Wijaya Putra University Public Relations, Surya Priyambudi, also expressed his appreciation for the collaboration that was established. "As an educational institution, we do not only focus on academic aspects, but also actively support non-academic activities that shape students' character, one of which is through sports," he explained.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Pela Gandong Foundation, Daswiar Chandra, expressed his gratitude for the full support from BTN and UWP. He hopes that this tournament can become an annual routine agenda and become a place to find seeds of outstanding volleyball athletes in Indonesia.

The Pela Gandong Cup 1 tournament is expected to be a momentum to unite the volleyball community in various regions, while also providing a positive contribution to the spirit of unity, sports achievements, and the development of the younger generation.