Persipuncak Puncak
| Full name | Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Puncak | |
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| Nickname | Salju Abadi Carstensz (The Eternal Snow of Carstensz) | |
| Owner | Puncak Regency Government | |
| Chairman | Elvis Tabuni | |
| Manager | Keril Tabuni | |
| Coach | Hendriko Kiwak | |
| League | Liga 4 | |
| 2024–25 | Champions, Central Papua zone; 4th place, Group F (National stage) | |
| Website | persipuncakcarstenzs | |
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Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Puncak, commonly known as Persipuncak Puncak or simply Persipuncak, is an Indonesian football club based in Puncak Regency, Central Papua, Indonesia. The club currently competes in Liga 4, the fourth tier of the Indonesian football league system.
Persipuncak represents Puncak Regency and is supported by the local government. The club is nicknamed Salju Abadi Carstensz ("The Eternal Snow of Carstensz"), referring to the snow-capped peaks of the Carstensz Pyramid located in the region.
History
Persipuncak has participated in several regional football competitions in Papua and has represented Puncak Regency in national amateur tournaments. The club previously took part in the regional stages of Indonesian lower-tier leagues, including the former Liga 3 Papua regional competition.[1]
In the 2024–25 season, Persipuncak emerged as the champions of the Liga 4 Central Papua zone, securing qualification for the national stage of the competition.[2] At the national stage of Liga 4, the club competed in Group F and finished fourth in the group standings.[3]
During the 2025–26 season of Liga 4 Central Papua, Persipuncak advanced to the final after defeating Persido in the semi-final match.[4]
Ahead of the following season, the club announced plans to strengthen the squad and improve its preparation in order to compete again for the Central Papua title.[5]
Identity
The nickname Salju Abadi Carstensz refers to the famous glacier and snowy peaks of the Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya), one of the highest mountains in Oceania located within the region of Central Papua.[6]
Honours
Support and administration
The club receives support from the Puncak Regency Government. Local authorities have expressed optimism that Persipuncak can reclaim the Liga 4 Central Papua title in future competitions.[7]
References
- ^ "Liga 3 Papua officially opened with 19 teams". Suarapapua.com. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ "Liga 4 Central Papua: Persipuncak Carstens wins against Persemi Mimika". Seputarpapua.com. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ "Persipuncak Puncak Cartenz advances to Liga 4 national stage". Seputarpapua.com. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ "LIGA 4 INDONESIA REGION PAPUA TENGAH : PERSIDO VS PERSIPUNCAK". YouTube. Tribun Papua Tengah. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "Persipuncak prepares improvements after reaching Liga 4 national stage". Seputarpapua.com. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ "Nicknames of clubs competing in Liga 4 Central Papua Governor's Cup". Tribun Papua Tengah. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ "Elvis Tabuni confident Persipuncak will reclaim Liga 4 Central Papua title". Nokenlive.com. Retrieved 14 March 2026.