Megawati Benched During Proliga 2025 Final Four

Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi has become a major talking point during the Proliga 2025 final four — after helping Daejeon JungKwanJang Red Sparks reach the final of the Korean V-League, she now faces a different challenge in Indonesia’s top league.

The player from Jember arrived in Indonesia physically drained after a long season in South Korea. This led Gresik Petrokimia Pupuk Indonesia head coach Jeff Jiang Jie to limit Megawati‘s playing time.

“I need a solid receive to start the attack. Megawati is an incredible attacker, but I need the receive first,” said Jiang Jie.

The decision to bench the 25-year-old during the match against Jakarta Electric PLN was based on two key factors — her physical recovery and the team’s tactical needs.