Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir said that the 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Champions League in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, from May 13-17, is a momentum to encourage the strengthening of the sports industry and sports tourism in Indonesia.
Erick said the presence of this international tournament not only impacts performance but also has the potential to have an economic impact through the movement of the tourism sector and the sports industry.
"Through sporting events like the Men's Volleyball Champions League, we can encourage the holding of international-class events that will ultimately have an impact on economic growth," Erick said on the Ministry of Youth and Sports' official website after the 2026 AVC Men's Champions League draw in Pontianak.
