This article was published on VIVA.co.id on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Satria Muda Builds Championship Squad, Health Foundation Becomes Primary Weapon
Satria Muda Pertamina Bandung continues to strengthen its foundation in pursuit of peak athletic achievement. The legendary Indonesian basketball club officially forged a strategic partnership with Royal Sports, a premier sports healthcare center in the country, as a serious measure to keep its players in prime condition throughout the competitive season.
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Royal Sports and Satria Muda Pertamina Bandung on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, marks an important milestone in building an international-standard professional sports ecosystem, particularly within the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL).
Royal Sports is no newcomer to the national sports scene. Since 2017, they have been trusted as a medical and performance partner by several IBL clubs, while actively supporting national sports federations and leagues in maintaining athlete health and performance.
This collaboration reinforces both parties’ commitment to providing comprehensive, science-based, and long-term athlete healthcare management.
As part of the agreement, Satria Muda players will undergo basketball-specific medical check-ups. These comprehensive assessments are designed using evidence-based medicine to ensure both the physical and mental readiness of the squad before and during the competition.
Founder of Royal Sports, Derice Sumantri, emphasized that every sport carries distinct medical requirements.
“We respect the unique needs of every athlete and every sport. Basketball players utilize their bodies differently compared to soccer players. Therefore, the medical approach must also be specific,” he stated.
Through this partnership, Satria Muda Pertamina Bandung gains full access to Royal Sports’ comprehensive services, ranging from musculoskeletal injury care and performance recovery to injury prevention.
A dedicated team of sports orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, physiotherapists, and performance trainers will work collaboratively to maintain the players’ physical readiness throughout the season.
Furthermore, Royal Sports provides clinical nutrition support, sports psychology, advanced recovery programs such as cryotherapy, and international-standard emergency care. This holistic approach ensures that Satria Muda players are not only match-ready, but also capable of delivering consistent performances game after game.
Royal Sports Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Bobby Natanel Nelwan, emphasized that sustained performance is inseparable from measurable health management.
“Championship performance stems from comprehensive and evidence-based health management. We are committed to helping Satria Muda players compete at maximum readiness while minimizing the risk of injury,” he explained.
From the Satria Muda camp, Christian Ronaldo Sitepu, Managing Director of Satria Muda Pertamina Bandung, reiterated that athlete health remains the club’s top priority.
“We have always placed player well-being as the foundation of our team program. Having Royal Sports as a strategic partner strengthens our commitment to keeping players protected, ensuring optimal recovery, and preparing them to perform consistently,” he said.
He added that Royal Sports’ support plays a vital role in Satria Muda’s preparation to compete at the highest level and hunt for the championship title once again.
With this collaboration, Satria Muda Pertamina Bandung is not merely preparing a team to compete, but is also building a generation of athletes who are physically, mentally, and scientifically robust—an essential foundation to remain a dominant force in Indonesian basketball.