Student futsal tournament opens in Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo — The Lembunai Cup II student futsal tournament opened at GOR Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, on Wednesday afternoon, 28 October 2026. Organisers said the competition aims to develop students’ talents and redirect young people’s attention away from gadget dependence.

The tournament was initiated by Yovita Dewi Suriany, a member of the West Manggarai Regional House of Representatives from the NasDem Party. The opening was attended by West Manggarai PSSI Association Chair Marianus Yono Jehanu and West Manggarai NasDem Party Regional Leadership Council Chair Yopi Widiyanti, according to a report by POS-KUPANG.COM.

Dewi said the interschool format was chosen so that local students, rather than hired players from outside the area, would take part. She said sporting activities give students time to move, exercise and compete without gadgets.

Committee chair Wawan Arianto said the Lembunai Cup II has 29 teams: 16 men’s teams and 13 women’s teams. Participants come from junior and senior secondary schools in Labuan Bajo and outside the city, including six senior-secondary teams and 11 junior-secondary or equivalent teams, including MTsN 1 Nanga Lili Lembor.

Why the tournament matters to readers

The competition shows how student sporting activities in Labuan Bajo are being used to provide local athletes with a space to compete. KATANTT.COM also described the tournament as a platform for developing students’ talents and building character.

The opening took place alongside the observance of Youth Pledge Day. POS-KUPANG.COM reported that the tournament is scheduled to continue through the final on 10 November 2026, coinciding with Heroes’ Day.

Information about the number of participants and the final schedule comes from the POS-KUPANG.COM report. KATANTT.COM separately reported the tournament’s opening at the same location and on the same date.

Sources

• POS-KUPANG.COM — Indonesian regional news report
• infomabar.manggaraibaratkab.go.id
• rri.co.id