Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi: A rising star in volleyball in South Korea
In the world of volleyball in South Korea, Megawati Hangistry Pertiwi, an Indonesian athlete, carved a special place for herself by entering the league of top five scorers. The volleyball player, who represents the Daejeon JungKwanJang Red Sparks, collected 418 points from 18 matches, earning her the title of the team’s best player with an exceptional performance record.
An invincible performance despite the team’s defeat
Although the Red Sparks team ended the third round of the season with defeat, Megawati’s brilliance did not diminish. She had 22 points in the final against Incheon Heungkuk Life Pink Spiders, and was a beacon of outstanding performance. The team concluded this season in fifth place with seven wins and eleven losses.
Megatron’s journey
Throughout the first half of the season, Megawati oversaw all 18 matches spread over three separate rounds, averaging 23.22 points per game. Her goalscoring prowess, which ranks fifth in the league, places her below Gisele Silva, Brittany Abercrombie, Vanja Bokelic and Jasmine Bidart-Ghane. Besides scoring, she also recorded a 42.64 percent success rate in attacks, 0.44 percent in each set, and 100 percent efficiency in receiving. This amazing performance led to her being called “Megatron” and surpassing her American colleague Giovanna Milana, who scored a total of 356 points.
future prospects
As the Red Sparks prepare to take on the Pink Spiders in the fourth round on December 28, 2023, they are determined to get a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. As Megawati continues to score goals, the upcoming matches will be exciting.