Indonesia Men’s Volleyball Team to Compete in Samdech Thipadei Cup Ahead of 2026 Asian Games

Timnas Voli Putra Indonesia is preparing to contest the Samdech Thipadei Cup Season 2 in Cambodia as a crucial testing ground ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, according to reports from regional sports outlets. The national squad is currently undergoing intensive physical conditioning and tactical training at the national volleyball camp in Sentul, West Java, before finalizing their tournament roster and travel plans.

Tournament Context and Schedule

According to coverage from regional sports platforms, the Samdech Thipadei Cup Season 2 is scheduled to begin on August 19, 2026, hosted at the Morodok Olympic Gymnasium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The invitational competition serves as an essential competitive benchmark for regional powerhouses gearing up for the continental multisport games.

The 2026 Asian Games itself will take place in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026. For the Indonesian men’s national team, the fixtures in Cambodia offer high-intensity matches against familiar Southeast Asian rivals, including tournament hosts Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. These encounters arrive on the heels of the SEA V Cup series, where Cambodia claimed the opening leg and Vietnam secured the second leg, setting up a competitive atmosphere in Phnom Penh.

Roster Selection and Returning Veterans

The Pusat Bola Voli Seluruh Indonesia (PBVSI) has named an 18-player preliminary roster for the ongoing training camp under head coach Reidel Toiran. The squad selection blends established national team regulars with notable comebacks.

Among the returning faces are outside hitter Fahry Septian Putratama and middle blocker Muhammad Malizi, both earning their first call-ups under Toiran’s technical staff. The roster also retains experienced setters such as Alfin Daniel, Dio Zulfikri, and Jasen, alongside middle blockers Hendra Kurniawan, Putra Bagus, Tedi Oka, and Ahmad Gumilar. Coaching staff have emphasized building physical endurance and cohesive team chemistry during the Sentul training block to withstand the demanding schedule in both Cambodia and Nagoya.

Preparation for the 2026 Asian Games

The trip to Cambodia forms the core of Indonesia’s international warm-up calendar. Team officials note that facing top regional opponents under tournament pressure will test tactical adjustments made since the SEA V Cup matches.

Following the conclusion of the Samdech Thipadei Cup in late August, the squad will complete its final domestic preparations before departing for Japan ahead of the September opening of the Asian Games tournament.