Indonesia’s Beach Volleyball Duo Show Mental Strength in Quarterfinal Push
- 04 Sep 2026 17:41 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- Indonesian beach volleyball pair Bintang Akbar and Sofyan Rachman advanced to the AVC Continental quarterfinals in China.
- Bintang and Sofyan demonstrated mental resilience and clutch play during a tight second set.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia’s men’s beach volleyball pair Bintang Akbar and Sofyan Rachman showcased resilience and composure as they advanced to the quarterfinals of the AVC Beach Continental 2026 in Shangluo, China, on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Facing New Zealand’s Sam O’Dea and Ben O’Dea, the Indonesian duo secured a straight‑set victory, 2‑0 (21‑18, 23‑21). Their performance highlighted not only technical skill but also the ability to stay calm under pressure.
In the opening set, Bintang/Sofyan took the initiative with aggressive attacks, building a four‑point lead at 14‑10, Antara reported. They maintained control to close the set 21‑18.
The second set proved more challenging, with the New Zealanders pushing hard to level the score at 16‑16. Yet Bintang/Sofyan held their nerve, capitalizing on key moments to edge out their opponents 23‑21.
The win reflects Indonesia’s growing confidence in international beach volleyball, where mental toughness often proves decisive. Their ability to withstand pressure and convert tight rallies into points demonstrated maturity beyond physical play.
The pair will next face Australia’s Thomas Hodges and Ben Hood in the quarterfinals on Saturday, 5 September, at 8 a.m. Jakarta time. The match is expected to test Indonesia’s consistency against one of the region’s strongest teams. ***
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