Indonesian mixed doubles badminton player, Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja, emphasized that she and her partner, Dejan Ferdinansyah, are shifting their focus so that they can perform optimally on the Asian tour in order to secure tickets to the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, next December.
The three tournaments on the Asian tour are the BWF Super 300 Korea Open, BWF Super 500 Kumamoto Masters, and BWF Super 750 China Masters. The three tournaments will be held throughout November.
“After this, we will continue to Korea, Kumamoto and China. Focus must be maintained, because the target is to qualify for the BWF World Tour Finals,” said Gloria, when met at Istora Senayan Jakarta, Thursday (31/10).
Meanwhile, Dejan/Gloria are currently in fifth place in the 2024 World Tour Finals standings with a total of 71,460 points.
The pair ranked 12th in the world will most likely be the only representatives of Indonesia in the mixed doubles sector of the 2024 World Tour Finals, considering that Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati and Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari are ranked 11th and 13th respectively.
“We haven’t (qualified) yet, and there is still potential for ups and downs. So if possible, Dejan and I will try, focus and maximize the last three tournaments,” said Gloria.
“The hope is that in Korea, Super 300, we can get the title. Otherwise, just do our best. If we can reach the semifinals and final, it will certainly support our confidence too,” he concluded. (Ant/Z-1)
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**Interview with Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja: Focused on Success in Badminton**
*Interviewer*: Gloria, thank you for joining us today! You and your partner, Dejan Ferdinansyah, have made significant strides in mixed doubles badminton. What goals are you both focusing on as you prepare for the upcoming competitions?
*Gloria*: Thank you for having me! Right now, our main goal is to secure our spots in the BWF World Tour Finals. Dejan and I have been training hard and analyzing our previous matches. We want to fine-tune our strategies to perform at our best.
*Interviewer*: You’ve achieved a career-high rank in mixed doubles. How has your partnership with Dejan influenced your performance on the court?
*Gloria*: Our partnership has been incredibly beneficial. Dejan and I complement each other’s playing styles. We’ve built a strong chemistry, which helps us communicate better during matches. This mutual understanding allows us to stay focused and play more effectively together.
*Interviewer*: With the upcoming tournaments, having a strong mentality is crucial. How do you and Dejan maintain your focus and motivation?
*Gloria*: We keep our spirits up by supporting each other. It’s important to stay positive and remind ourselves of our progress and the hard work we’ve put in. We also set short-term goals to keep us motivated and provide a sense of accomplishment along the way.
*Interviewer*: Who do you look up to as an inspiration in your badminton career?
*Gloria*: I really admire players like Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir. Their success in mixed doubles and their dedication to the sport inspire me to push my limits. They’ve shown that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible.
*Interviewer*: what would you say to your fans and supporters as you embark on this journey?
*Gloria*: I just want to say thank you to everyone for your support! It means so much to us. We promise to give our best in every match and hope to make you proud. Let’s keep cheering for badminton together!
*Interviewer*: Thank you, Gloria! We wish you and Dejan all the best in your upcoming matches.
*Gloria*: Thank you!
