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Support Grows for Indonesian Junior Golfers Heading to World Stage at MCGJWC 2026

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bank Mandiri is the main partner for the Mandiri Ciputra Golfpreneur Junior World Championship (MCGJWC) 2026, supporting young Indonesian golfers.
  • The 2026 tournament will be sanctioned by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, allowing participation from 47 member countries and increasing competition quality.
  • Bank Mandiri aims to develop national sports talent, build character in young athletes, and enhance Indonesia's sport tourism appeal.

Bank Mandiri is strengthening its commitment to national sports development by becoming the main partner for the Mandiri Ciputra Golfpreneur Junior World Championship (MCGJWC) 2026. This marks the fifth year of strategic collaboration with the Ciputra Golfpreneur Foundation, underscoring the bank's role in nurturing globally competitive young Indonesian golfers.

The tournament is scheduled for June 10-12, 2026, at Damai Indah Golf, PIK Course, in Jakarta. A significant development for this year is the sanction from the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), which opens the event to junior golfers from 47 member nations. This expansion is expected to elevate the overall quality of the competition. Already, 142 golfers from 30 countries have registered, a notable increase from the approximately 20 countries participating in the 2025 edition.

Adhika Vista, Corporate Secretary of Bank Mandiri, stated that the bank views sports as a vital tool for character building, fostering competitiveness, and instilling a winning mentality in Indonesia's youth. As a strategic partner to the government, Bank Mandiri aims to advance the national sports ecosystem and boost Indonesia's appeal as a global sport tourism destination.

Bank Mandiri hopes the Mandiri Ciputra Golfpreneur Junior World Championship can serve as a platform for talented young Indonesian athletes to hone their skills, gain international experience, and enhance their global competitiveness. This support is part of our commitment to creating growing value for the community while strengthening the foundation for sustainable national sports achievements.

โ€” Adhika VistaCorporate Secretary of Bank Mandiri on the bank's goals for supporting junior golf.

"Bank Mandiri hopes the Mandiri Ciputra Golfpreneur Junior World Championship can serve as a platform for talented young Indonesian athletes to hone their skills, gain international experience, and enhance their global competitiveness," Vista said. "This support is part of our commitment to creating growing value for the community while strengthening the foundation for sustainable national sports achievements."

Bank Mandiri will also provide integrated digital transaction solutions during the MCGJWC 2026, including services through Livin' by Mandiri, QRIS Livin', Mandiri Debit, and Bank Mandiri credit cards, ensuring practical and efficient transactions for participants and visitors. Budiarsa Sastrawinata, founder of the Ciputra Golfpreneur Foundation, expressed gratitude for Bank Mandiri's consistent support, highlighting the valuable international experience the tournament offers Indonesian athletes.

The presence of young golfers from various countries provides a very valuable opportunity for Indonesian athletes to gain quality international competition experience. We thank Bank Mandiri for consistently supporting the development of young Indonesian athletes through this event.

โ€” Budiarsa SastrawinataFounder of the Ciputra Golfpreneur Foundation expressing appreciation for Bank Mandiri's support.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.