Proliga 2026: Yolla Yuliana as Senior Core Among Young Generation of Livin Mandiri

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 | 17:30

Author: Arif S

Atlet bola voli putri nasional Yolla Yuliana

Indonesian national women's volleyball athlete Yolla Yuliana.
Source: Antara/Arindra Media

Summary

1. Yolla Yuliana, at over 30 years old, is Jakarta Livin Mandiri's oldest player for Proliga 2026 but remains highly motivated despite facing physical challenges and injuries.

2. She joined Jakarta Livin Mandiri from Jakarta Popsivo Polwan, embracing the new challenge of playing in a team dominated by young players.

3. As a senior player, Yolla hopes the youthful energy of her teammates will elevate the team's overall performance.

While some athletes start counting the days toward the end of their careers, Yolla Yuliana instead chooses challenges. In her 30s, she becomes the oldest player in the Jakarta Livin Mandiri (JLM) squad for Proliga 2026, yet retirement remains unconsidered.

National women's volleyball athlete Yolla Yuliana prepares for the 2026 Proliga season. She recognizes her greatest battle isn't against opponents across the net but within herself.

Yolla affirms her motivation to continue playing remains high, despite physical challenges and injuries being inseparable parts of her professional athletic journey.

"My heart pushes me—'Come on, you can fight against yourself. Minor injuries are manageable.' So there's an internal match: quit or keep going," stated Yolla in Jakarta on Monday, December 22, 2025.

The 2026 season also marks a new chapter in her club career. Yolla officially joined Jakarta Livin Mandiri after leaving Jakarta Popsivo Polwan.

"Each year I seek new experiences and a new family. This year, fate brought me to Livin Mandiri. Their serious pursuit convinced me to try this new team," Yolla explained.

At Jakarta Livin Mandiri, Yolla finds herself surrounded by a squad dominated by youth. Several teammates are teenagers aged 14 to 17, making her the team's most senior player.

Yolla believes fiery young talents meet Jakarta Livin Mandiri's current needs. She expects the juniors' energy and spirit to elevate the team's performance in Proliga 2026.

“Young players' mentality typically burns bright—exactly what Mandiri requires. Too many veterans often lack that fire. May this energy manifest in 2026," she emphasized.

Yolla's arrival comes with high expectations from Indonesia's volleyball community. Since Proliga resumed post-COVID-19, she's consistently been tasked with leading teams to the grand finals.

Regarding potentially regaining the team captaincy, Yolla noted uncertainty as the club hasn't made any official announcement.

For Proliga 2026, Yolla confirms she'll maintain her middle blocker position with Jakarta Livin Mandiri—her primary role at both club and national levels.