LABUHANBATU SELATAN | INDATANEWS.COM - The Labuhanbatu Selatan Police team won the Volleyball Tournament for the Chairman of the MP Karang Taruna Labuhanbatu Selatan Cup. In the final on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the team defeated the Nagodang Plantation team 3-1 in an afternoon match.
A total of 24 teams took part in the tournament. Competition was already intense in the early rounds and remained exciting through the final. The championship match was also played at a high intensity. Both teams adopted an attacking approach and traded attacks throughout the game. Support from fans on both sides further created a lively atmosphere until the final whistle.The victory earned the Labuhanbatu Selatan Police team the championship trophy and also marked the conclusion of a tournament that attracted considerable public interest. Beyond the sporting competition, the event also served to strengthen community ties and solidarity while providing young people with an opportunity to spend their leisure time engaging in positive sporting activities.
In the final, the Labuhanbatu Selatan Police team and the Nagodang Plantation team displayed strong determination. Both sides sought to control the match and produced an exciting contest through attacks from both ends of the court.
The Labuhanbatu Selatan Police team ultimately maintained its performance consistently and secured a 3-1 victory. The result earned the police team first place in the tournament, which was contested by 24 teams.The Nagodang Plantation team finished as runner-up. The Pamong Praja team completed the top three by taking third place.
The final standings of the Volleyball Tournament for the Chairman of the MP Karang Taruna Labuhanbatu Selatan Cup were therefore the Labuhanbatu Selatan Police team in first place, the Nagodang Plantation team in second place and the Pamong Praja team in third place.The organizing committee subsequently presented prizes to the winners. As champions, the Labuhanbatu Selatan Police team received prize money of Rp12 million, a trophy and medals. The runner-up received Rp3 million, a trophy and medals, while the third-placed team received Rp2 million in prize money.
The excitement during the match was further amplified by supporters from both teams. Through chants and applause, they encouraged their respective players and accompanied the contest until the final whistle.
Before the final match began, Karang Taruna Labuhanbatu Selatan also held a traditional tumpeng-cutting ceremony to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the youth organization.
The event was part of the anniversary celebrations and also formed part of the closing activities for the Volleyball Tournament for the Chairman of the MP Karang Taruna Labuhanbatu Selatan Cup.The Regent of Labuhanbatu Selatan, Fery Sahputra Simatupang, attended the final match together with the Regional Secretary. The presence of regional government representatives added significance to the decisive match while also demonstrating support for sporting activities involving the community and young people.
Chairman of Karang Taruna Labusel Andi Syahputra Nasution thanked all parties and supporters who had contributed to ensuring that the tournament was successfully held from its opening through the final."Alhamdulillah, the event went well from the opening through today's closing. As chairman of Karang Taruna, I would like to sincerely thank the Regent of Labusel for his support, as well as the chairman of MPKT, who organized this tournament," Andi said after the match.
Andi explained that the public's strong enthusiasm for Karang Taruna Labusel was an important indication that more sporting events should be organized in the future. In his view, sports are not only about competition and athletic performance but also about building community and encouraging young people to engage in positive activities."We saw today how great the public's enthusiasm was during the final. In the future, we will organize similar events for other sports as well. The goal is, of course, to promote enthusiasm for sports, particularly among the younger generation," he concluded.

Sports competitions are not merely about the pursuit of victory on the playing field. Sports also provide opportunities to develop discipline, fairness and a sense of community while promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Manager of the Labuhanbatu Selatan Police team M. Kamal Siregar expressed his gratitude to various parties for the support that accompanied his team on its way to winning first place.He hoped that the achievement would motivate the players to become even more actively involved in sports in the future.
"Thank you for supporting our team. Alhamdulillah, we are champions. Hopefully, in the future, we will become even more active in sports so that we can stay away from the dangers of drugs," M. Kamal said.The message demonstrates that sporting activities can go beyond the pursuit of trophies. Sports provide young people with opportunities to develop their abilities, build relationships and spend their time engaging in useful activities.
With the conclusion of the Volleyball Tournament for the Chairman of the MP Karang Taruna Labuhanbatu Selatan Cup, the event also demonstrated the public's strong interest in sporting activities. The participation of 24 teams, support from fans and the presence of various community groups showed that sports can serve as a means of strengthening relationships among communities.For Karang Taruna Labusel, this enthusiasm provides encouragement to organize more sporting events in the future. Such activities not only create opportunities for sporting competition but also allow young people to demonstrate their abilities and achievements.
The Labuhanbatu Selatan Police team ultimately took the championship title home. The Nagodang Plantation team finished second, while the Pamong Praja team secured third place.Beyond the trophies and prize money, however, the tournament conveyed a message about the importance of creating spaces where young people can remain active, achieve and develop themselves.
When sports fields are characterized by fair competition, sportsmanship and a sense of community, greater opportunities are also created for young people to stay away from various social risks, including the risk of drug abuse.The Volleyball Tournament for the Chairman of the MP Karang Taruna Labuhanbatu Selatan Cup has officially come to an end. The trophy has found a new owner, but the spirit of sportsmanship in Labuhanbatu Selatan is expected to continue through further positive activities involving the community and young people. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Jhon Fitra Sagala | EDITOR: Fik Sagala