Dari Mal ke Lapangan, 70 Tim Basket Cilik Tarung Sengit di Tunjungan Plaza
From the Mall to the Court: 70 Youth Basketball Teams Battle It Out at Tunjungan Plaza
SURABAYA | duta.co – Sabtu siang (25/4/2026) di atrium Tunjungan Plaza biasanya diisi suara musik atau promo tenant. Tapi kemarin beda. Suara “cit-cit” sepatu basket, pantulan bola, dan teriakan “defense!” dari mulut-mulut kecil mendominasi. Di tengah mal, 70 tim basket cilik lagi tarung hidup-mati di turnamen 3×3 Edu Fun East 2026 besutan Ladang Lima.
SURABAYA | duta.co – On Saturday afternoon (April 25, 2026), the atrium of Tunjungan Plaza is usually filled with music or tenant promotions. But yesterday was different. The sound of basketball shoes squeaking, the bounce of the ball, and shouts of “defense!” from little mouths dominated the scene. In the middle of the mall, 70 junior basketball teams were battling it out in the 3×3 Edu Fun East 2026 tournament organized by Ladang Lima.
Pesertanya bukan kaleng-kaleng. Usianya 7 sampai 14 tahun, tapi mental dan skill-nya sudah kayak atlet beneran. Mereka ini sisa dari 150 tim yang daftar. Kebayang kan ketatnya seleksi? Panitia benar-benar cuma ambil yang terbaik buat main di babak utama.
The participants were no slouches. They were aged 7 to 14, but their mental toughness and skills were already on par with real athletes. These were the remaining teams out of the 150 that had registered. Can you imagine how rigorous the selection was? The organizers truly only picked the best to play in the main round.
Salah satu yang heboh, tim SD Al-Falah Darussalam. Meski badannya paling kecil, passing-nya rapi dan tembakan tiga angkanya sering masuk. Penonton yang awalnya cuma mau ke mal jadi ikut berhenti, tepuk tangan, dan rekam pakai HP. “Lucu-lucu tapi serem mainnya,” celetuk Bu Rini, salah satu pengunjung.
One standout team is SD Al-Falah Darussalam. Though they’re the smallest in stature, their passing is precise and their three-pointers often go in. Spectators who initially just came to the mall stopped in their tracks, clapped, and recorded the action on their phones. “They’re cute but play with such intensity,” remarked Mrs. Rini, one of the visitors.
Di balik gegap gempita itu, ada misi besar dari Founder Ladang Lima, Raka Bagus Vinaya. Baginya, turnamen ini cara paling konkret buat support anak-anak Surabaya.
Behind all the excitement lies a major mission from Ladang Lima’s founder, Raka Bagus Vinaya. For him, this tournament is the most concrete way to support the children of Surabaya.
“Umur 7 sampai 14 tahun itu masa emas. Mereka nyerap apa aja cepet banget. Kalau di umur segini nggak kita kasih wadah yang bener, bakatnya bisa hilang. Sayang banget,” kata Raka, yang dari tadi mondar-mandir nonton tiap pertandingan.
“Ages 7 to 14 are the golden years. They absorb everything so quickly. If we don’t provide them with the right environment at this age, their talents could be lost. That would be such a shame,” said Raka, who had been walking back and forth watching every game.
Terus kenapa harus basket? Raka nggak nutup-nutupin. “Gue dulu anak basket. Jadi ada ikatan batin. Rasanya beda kalau lihat anak-anak main, inget zaman gue kecil,” ujarnya sambil ketawa. “Kedua, pasarnya gede. Di Surabaya, komunitas basket anak itu hidup banget. Pas Edu Fun East 2026 ngajakin kolaborasi, ya langsung gue ambil. Ini debut kami di olahraga.”
So why basketball? Raka doesn’t beat around the bush. “I used to play basketball. So there’s a special connection. It feels different watching the kids play—it reminds me of when I was little,” he says with a laugh. “Second, the market is huge. In Surabaya, the kids’ basketball community is really vibrant. When Edu Fun East 2026 reached out about a collaboration, I jumped at the chance. This is our debut in sports.”
Yang bikin turnamen ini beda, Ladang Lima nggak cuma nyiapin lapangan dan piala. Sebagai brand makanan sehat bebas gluten, mereka nyelipin “kelas gizi kilat” buat semua peserta. Di booth samping lapangan, anak-anak dan orang tuanya dikasih tahu soal makanan yang bikin stamina kuat, fokus terjaga, dan nggak gampang cedera.
What makes this tournament unique is that Ladang Lima doesn’t just provide the court and trophies. As a brand of gluten-free healthy food, they’ve included “quick nutrition classes” for all participants. At the booth next to the court, kids and their parents are taught about foods that boost stamina, maintain focus, and help prevent injuries.
“Jadi atlet cilik itu nggak cukup latihan doang. Makannya juga harus bener,” jelas Raka. “Banyak anak aktif tapi sarapannya mie instan. Ya tekor badannya. Makanya kita kenalin, kalau mau performa bagus, bahan bakarnya juga harus premium. Ladang Lima relevan banget di situ.”
“So, being a young athlete isn’t just about training. Their diet has to be right too,” explained Raka. “Many active kids eat instant noodles for breakfast. That’s just draining their bodies. That’s why we’re teaching them that if they want good performance, their fuel has to be premium. Ladang Lima is absolutely relevant here.”
Salah satu orang tua, Pak Andi, ngaku terbantu. “Anak saya susah makan sayur. Tapi setelah dikasih tahu kakak-kakak dari Ladang Lima kalau sayur bikin lari tambah kenceng, sekarang mau. Pulang tanding langsung minta brokoli,” katanya, setengah bercanda.
One parent, Mr. Andi, admitted it helped. “My child used to refuse to eat vegetables. But after the Ladang Lima staff explained that vegetables make running faster, he’s willing now. He even asks for broccoli right after a match,” he said, half-jokingly.
Format 3×3 sengaja dipilih karena cocok buat anak-anak. Mainnya cuma 10 menit, lapangannya setengah, tapi intens. Semua pemain wajib muter, jadi nggak ada yang cuma angetin bangku cadangan. “Anak-anak jadi belajar ambil keputusan cepat, kerja sama, dan tanggung jawab. Kalah menang biasa, yang penting mentalnya kebentuk,” tutup Raka. Wk
The 3×3 format was deliberately chosen because it’s suitable for kids. Each game lasts only 10 minutes, the court is half-sized, but it’s intense. All players must rotate, so no one just warms the bench. “The kids learn to make quick decisions, work together, and take responsibility. Winning or losing is normal; what matters is that their mental toughness is built,” Raka concluded. Wk