Back to Red Sparks, Megawati Hangestri's Salary Increases Drastically in the 2024/2025 Season

Kapanlagi.com - Megawati Hangestri, an Indonesian volleyball athlete, once again draws attention with the extension of her contract with the South Korean volleyball team, Daejeon Red Sparks, for the 2024/2025 season. After helping Jakarta BIN secure its first Proliga title, Megawati rejoined Red Sparks through the Asian player quota system regulated by KOVO.

Megawati, nicknamed "Megatron", is now enjoying a significant salary increase compared to the previous season. In the 2023 season, she received a salary of Rp1.5 billion, but this season, Red Sparks has raised her salary to about Rp2.35 billion.

1. Contract Extension and Salary Increase

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Megawati Hangestri officially extended her contract with Red Sparks for the 2024/2025 season. This decision was announced by Red Sparks coach, Ko Hee Jin, who expressed pride in Megawati's contributions to helping the team reach the playoff stage for the first time in seven years. Megawati's salary increase is quite significant, reaching around 50 percent of her previous salary.

This increase places Megawati seventh on the list of highest-paid players at Red Sparks, with earnings of about 206 million Won or equivalent to Rp2.35 billion. Although this amount does not match team captain Yeum Hye Seon or Serbian player, Vanja Bukilic, who each earn Rp4.8 billion, Megawati remains one of the highest-paid international players on the team.

2. Megawati's Contribution to Red Sparks

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Megawati Hangestri is not only known as a foreign player strengthening Red Sparks, but also brings a positive impact to the team in the Korean Volleyball League. In the previous season, Megawati successfully helped Red Sparks qualify for the playoffs, an achievement the team last reached seven years ago. This success has raised the popularity of Red Sparks, especially in Indonesia, where Megawati has a strong fan base.

The exhibition match held on April 20 at Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, pitted Red Sparks against the Indonesia All Star team and further increased Megawati's fame in her homeland. Her outstanding performance has made her a volleyball icon connecting the two countries.

3. Megawati's Salary and Position at Red Sparks

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This season, Megawati Hangestri's salary of 206 million Won (Rp2.35 billion) places her seventh on the list of highest-paid players at Red Sparks. In first place, Vanja Bukilic and Yeum Hye Seon lead with a salary of 412 million Won (Rp4.8 billion). Megawati's position is still superior compared to several other players like Noh Ran (Rp2.1 billion) and Lee Seon-woo (Rp1.2 billion).

Not only Megawati, but other Asian quota players like Wipawee Srithong from Thailand also receive the same salary, indicating that Red Sparks is serious about strengthening the team with talented players from abroad.

4. How much is Megawati Hangestri's salary at Red Sparks for the 2024/2025 season?

Megawati Hangestri receives a salary of 206 million Won or around Rp2.35 billion for the 2024/2025 season.

5. What is Megawati Hangestri's contribution to Red Sparks?

Megawati helped Red Sparks qualify for the playoffs of the Korean Volleyball League, the first achievement in the last seven years.

6. Who is the highest-paid player at Red Sparks?

The highest-paid players at Red Sparks are Vanja Bukilic and Yeum Hye Seon, each earning Rp4.8 billion.

7. Why is Megawati Hangestri nicknamed 'Megatron'?

The nickname "Megatron" was given due to Megawati's strong and aggressive playing style, making her a key player in attacking.

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(kpl/vna)