Becoming IBL 2024 Champion, Pelita Jaya Qualifies for FIBA ​​BCL Asia Qualifiers 2025

Jakarta, Todaysgist.com – Pelita Jaya Jakarta basketball club has again achieved an achievement by winning the 2024 Indonesia Basketball League (IBL). This victory also ensured that Pelita Jaya qualified for the 2025 FIBA ​​Basketball Champions League (BCL) Asia Qualifiers.

For Pelita Jaya, this is their second ticket to bring Indonesia’s name to the international arena through the BCL Asia Qualifiers. Previously, Pelita Jaya made their debut and managed to sit in the top five in Asia.

Pelita Jaya coach Johannis Winar emphasized that Pelita Jaya’s success in winning the IBL 2024 title was thanks to the hard work and dedication of the entire team.

“We faced many challenges throughout this season both in IBL and BCL Asia, but we managed to overcome them with a spirit of togetherness. I am very proud of what this team has achieved. Our task is to continue to develop and become a more solid team towards next season,” he said when confirmed on Monday (5/8/2024).

Admittedly, this victory is not only a historic moment for Pelita Jaya, but also provides new hope for supporters that Pelita Jaya can continue to compete and achieve achievements in the future or next season.

In the 2024 IBL final which took place with a home away system, Pelita Jaya defeated Satria Muda Britama 2-1.

Pelita Jaya’s success in winning the 2024 IBL made team captain Andakara Prastawa express his gratitude. This is because the champion moment is highly anticipated by everyone.

“This is a very meaningful moment for all of us. We have worked hard throughout this season, and finally all the efforts have paid off. Thank you to the entire team, coaches, management and of course the PJHolics who always support us,” Prastawa explained.

Meanwhile, IBL Final MVP Jerome Beane Jr. added that he had long dreamed of becoming a champion. Moreover, everyone had worked hard to be the best.

“Being a champion in this event is like a dream come true. It’s not about me getting the MVP award, but it’s about all the players’ total struggle for this team. We have faced various challenges, but we were able to get through them all together. This victory is like proof of passing the test that we have gone through so far. United we stand,” Beane said firmly.