JAKARTA – The Partanma Bandung Youth Team announced that their player Dame Diagne has been identified as a local player in accordance with the decision of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
The decision was contained in an official letter from FIBA on December 11, 2025. Dame Diagne has therefore fulfilled all requirements as a local player in Indonesia and is entitled to represent the Indonesian national team without restrictions in accordance with applicable FIBA regulations.
Satria Muda Pertamina Bandung CEO Christian Ronaldo Sitepu welcomed the decision and considered the change in status to be an important impetus for the development of club and national basketball.
“Dame is a player who has grown and developed alongside Satria Muda and the Indonesian basketball ecosystem,” Christian said in a statement received.
The update was also confirmed by the Indonesian National Basketball Association (DPP Perbasi) Central Council and submitted to the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL).
Satria Muda Pertamina Bandung Sports Director Youbel Sondakh confirmed that the local player’s status allows Dame Diagne to play an increasingly important role in the future composition of the Satria Muda team.
“It’s also a blessing for us. Over the past few seasons, including the IBL competition, we have felt the need for a role player like Dame,” Youbel said.
Dame Diagne was previously part of the Indonesian national basketball team and contributed a bronze medal to the 2025 Southeast Asian Games held in Thailand last month.
This achievement demonstrates Dame’s true contribution at international level and underlines her role as a player who is constantly developing and ready to compete at the highest level.
“Dame is an energetic player in training and games, and his arrival brings new color to the team. His contribution is very obvious in both defense and offense,” Youbel said.
The 2026 IBL competition will start on January 10. Satria Muda will start their campaign on January 11 against Tangerang Hawks Basketball Club at Indomilk Arena.
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