The Indonesian Student Team has been officially sent off to the International SingaCup Singapore 2026, where Garuda Muda Indonesia are in Group F with India, Mongolia and Singapore.

• The Indonesian Student Team has been officially sent off to the International SingaCup Singapore 2026, which takes place from 1 to 3 November.
• Garuda Muda Indonesia are in Group F with India, Mongolia and Singapore in a tournament featuring 32 teams from Europe, Africa and Asia.
• Indra Sjafri told the players to keep their fighting spirit, will to fight and champion’s mentality to face international competition.

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – The Indonesian Student Team (Tim Pelajar Indonesia) was officially sent off to the International SingaCup Singapore 2026 on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The send-off took place at the Harris Puri Mansion Hotel in Jakarta.

The team was sent off by Indra Sjafri, former technical director of the Football Association of Indonesia (Persatuan Sepak Bola Seluruh Indonesia, PSSI) and former coach of Indonesia’s youth national teams. He attended with Dr Agung, who serves as the doctor of Indonesia’s national under-20 (U-20) team.

On the occasion, Indra Sjafri told the players to have a high fighting spirit. He also stressed the importance of a champion’s mentality when facing competition at international level.

All the players must have fighting spirit, the will to fight, and a champion’s mentality.

Indra Sjafri, to the players

The message is expected to motivate Garuda Muda Indonesia to put in their best performance.

32 teams from three continents

At SingaCup 2026, Garuda Muda Indonesia are in Group F with India, Mongolia and Singapore. The tournament features 32 teams from countries in Europe, Africa and Asia.

SingaCup 2026 is scheduled to take place from 1 to 3 November in Singapore. Matches will be played at the Rainforest Hub Sport Singapore and the Indian Association ground.

The Garuda Muda Indonesia team is made up of 18 players from various provinces of Indonesia. They will be accompanied by four officials in Singapore.

The coaching and management team

The Indonesian Student Team is led by head coach Sapran Oktari, known as Coach Okky. He is well known in football circles and holds the AIFO-P qualification (Ahli Ilmu Faal Olahraga-Prestasi, sports physiology for performance) as well as an AFC B licence.

Team manager Yogi also attended to support and keep a close eye on the players during the tournament. He will travel to Singapore to make sure the team is ready throughout the competition.

The team is also supported by assistant manager Wiwik Juwita Sari, who holds an AFC C coaching licence. The management team’s presence is expected to help the players’ preparations and campaign run smoothly.

The send-off closed with a meal together as a moment of togetherness before departure. Garuda Muda Indonesia are expected to show fighting spirit, discipline and a champion’s mentality throughout SingaCup 2026.

Reporter: Ellyani Ratnaningsih. Editor: Mandra. Source: RRI (translated from Indonesian)

Article Link: https://rri.co.id/sepak-bola/2854677/tim-pelajar-indonesia-siap-berlaga-di-singacup-singapura-2026