Tuesday, 04 August 2026
MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM - The Medan-based duo Sudirman-Erianto secured first place in the North Sumatra Domino Tournament 2026 after delivering a strong performance throughout the competition. The pair defeated the Dila-Dedi team in a thrilling and tactical final match to claim the championship title.
The national domino tournament officially concluded after an intense competition involving participants from various regions. The event was held at the office of the North Sumatra Board of the Indonesian Domino Sports Association (PORDI). The tournament took place on July 24-25, 2026, before reaching its climax with the final match on August 2, 2026.The success of Sudirman-Erianto marked the conclusion of a tournament series that reflects the growing development of domino as a sport in North Sumatra. The event also demonstrated that domino is gaining wider public interest and has significant potential to continue developing at the national level.
The journey of Sudirman-Erianto toward the championship title was far from easy. From the early rounds, they faced several strong teams with different playing abilities and strategic approaches.
In the final match, the duo maintained their consistency. Sudirman and Erianto impressed with their composure in analyzing game situations and their ability to develop effective strategies. These strengths became key factors in overcoming the challenge posed by the Dila-Dedi team.The final was highly competitive as both teams displayed their best performances. However, Sudirman-Erianto eventually managed to gain the advantage and secured their position as champions of the North Sumatra Domino Tournament 2026.
The achievement became a source of pride for the Medan duo while adding their names to the list of successful domino players emerging from national-level competitions.The Chairman of the North Sumatra PORDI Board, Zul Hidayat, praised the participation of all players who took part in the tournament.
"Congratulations to the winners of the Domino Tournament 2026," Zul Hidayat said.
Zul Hidayat explained that the Domino Tournament 2026 was not merely organized to determine a winner, but also represented part of a broader effort to establish a professional domino sports system in Indonesia.
According to him, the tournament provides a platform for players to improve their skills, pursue sporting achievements, and strengthen connections among domino enthusiasts from different regions.He explained that the Domino Tournament 2026 is part of a series consisting of eight tournaments that will be held in several cities across Indonesia.
"In the future, we will organize eight series, starting in Medan and continuing in other regencies and cities throughout North Sumatra," he said.Zul Hidayat emphasized that continuously organized competitions would have a positive impact on the growth of domino as a sport. Besides expanding competitive opportunities, these events also serve as development platforms for players seeking to enhance their abilities.
To ensure the preparation of upcoming tournament phases, the North Sumatra PORDI has formed a verification team tasked with reviewing potential locations for future events.
The team assesses the readiness of each region, including available facilities and organizational requirements. This step is part of the strategy to expand domino tournaments to more areas.Zul Hidayat stated that expanding the tournament series reflects PORDI's commitment to developing domino as a sport at the national level. With more competitions being held, greater opportunities will emerge to discover talented players from various regions.
The North Sumatra Domino Tournament 2026 serves as evidence of the increasing public interest in this sport. Domino is not solely based on luck, but also requires the ability to analyze moves, develop strategies, maintain concentration, and work effectively as a team.The success of Sudirman-Erianto as tournament champions adds further momentum to the development of domino in North Sumatra. The national tournament series planned by PORDI is expected to help establish domino as an increasingly professional and competitive sport in Indonesia. (IDNC)
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