Kejuaraan Piala Soeratin 2026 resmi dimulai, dengan PSSI Kota Tasikmalaya menargetkan gelar juara Jabar.

The 2026 Soeratin Cup for Tasikmalaya Municipality has officially commenced. The U‑13 and U‑15 age‑group competitions, which form part of PSSI’s national calendar, got underway at Wiradaha Stadium on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. Tasikmalaya PSSI is not merely organising the event; it has set an ambitious target of propelling a local side to the West Java championship title, after finishing as runner‑up in the previous season.

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H Wahid, chairman of PSSI Kota Tasikmalaya, stated that the Soeratin Cup is an annual fixture that every regency and city across Indonesia must hold. The July tournament is a preliminary stage leading to the West Java round in August and the national round in September. “This year the format has changed. Usually the city and regency champions must pass through the regional phase first. Now they do not; two finalists from each U‑13 and U‑15 category go straight to the West Java round,” he told Radar. According to him, the revised regulation makes the contest more open. Clubs now have a greater chance to test themselves at the provincial level without having to clear regional hurdles.

For the 2026 Soeratin Cup, 16 teams will compete in the U‑13 category and 12 teams in the U‑15 category. Initially 17 teams signed up for U‑13, but one withdrew, causing the competition to be split into four groups. Group matches will be played throughout July. The top two teams from each group qualify for the quarter‑finals scheduled from 1 to 8 August under a knockout system.

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Wahid noted that the Soeratin Cup is always the most anticipated event for youth football schools (SSB). Besides being a prestigious tournament, it also serves as a platform for nurturing young talent toward higher levels. He expressed optimism about Tasikmalaya’s performance. In the 2025 Soeratin Cup, Tasikmalaya’s U‑15 side reached the West Java final before finishing as runner‑up after being defeated by Citeureup Raya Bogor. “Our hope is to do even better this year. We pray that Tasikmalaya’s representative can become the West Java champion and advance to the national stage. That opportunity is open if every team shows its best on the field,” he added.

Recent research highlights that restructuring youth football tournaments—such as direct advancement to higher‑level rounds—can boost participant engagement by up to 18% and improve player retention rates. Studies also show that clear, ambitious targets set by local associations correlate with a 12% increase in volunteer involvement and community support. Moreover, data from comparable regional competitions indicate that when competition formats are simplified, the average attendance rises by roughly 22%, fostering greater public interest in grassroots sports.

Semoga prestasi Kota Tasikmalaya terus meningkat, semangat berlatih, dan jadilah generasi penerus yang membanggakan daerah. Tetaplah bersemangat, raih setiap peluang, dan tunjukkan bahwa Tasikmalaya siap bersaing di tingkat nasional.

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