PB Djarum Kudus, Central Java, won 16 gold medals from 21 classes competed in the 2024 Governor’s Cup Championship which took place from 4-9 November 2024 at GOR Djarum Jati, Kudus Regency.
“We are grateful that the 2024 Governor’s Cup championship has succeeded in attracting the attention and enthusiasm of the community from coaching clubs with tiered age categories,” said PBSI Central Java General Secretary Iswoyo in Kudus, Saturday.
Through regularly held national level tournaments, he hopes that the regeneration of young athletes can continue.
He admitted that every year the enthusiasm of the participants is always good, considering that this tournament has points that can boost the athletes’ ranking. Of course, this is what attracts clubs from all over Indonesia to come so that the hope is that breeding and regeneration can continue to be sustainable for the sustainability of badminton on the world stage.
Chair of the 2024 Polytron Governor Cup Organizing Committee, Yuni Kartika, appreciated the enthusiasm of the 2024 Polytron Governor Cup championship participants, totaling 1,169 athletes from 207 clubs in the country who showed their ability to record achievements and were ready to compete for prizes worth a total of IDR 471 million.
The 2024 Governor’s Cup tournament, he said, will be a preparation event for athletes to move up the grade level. So it is hoped that through this national class tournament, athletes can be encouraged to hone their skills.
“In this event, we can certainly measure how the athletes in Indonesia from each club are developing, which will then become evaluation material for the coaches, both physically, technically and mentally. From the PBSI side, we will also see the extent of the potential of the female athletes. defend for the future,” he said.
The 2024 Governor’s Cup tournament is also a place to find talented seeds who are expected to make the name of the Indonesian nation proud in the future. This championship is an official national scale tournament which is included in the PBSI calendar so that athletes who compete also have the opportunity to add points as capital to play at a higher level such as the 2024 PBSI National Championship and Sirnas Premier.
Head of District Sales Polytron Handojo Djayadi added that sport is an important component that must continue to be supported, especially in looking for potential seeds by providing a place to compete for athletes.
“This is done in order to increase the flying hours of the athletes competing on the field. The hope is that new badminton players can continue to emerge with high quality in order to make the Indonesian nation proud in the future,” he said.
One of the PB Djarum athletes who played in the women’s singles sector in the U-13 category, Nafla Berly Syajira Al Habsy, managed to win the title after defeating fellow PB Djarum player, Laura Leydisya, in three games, 21-23, 21-15, 21-19.
“At the 2023 Governor’s Cup, I only got three podiums. But this year I am determined to train hard. Until finally I can win,” said Nafla.
Meanwhile, in the U-17 Men’s Doubles sector, Muhammad Khosda Alfagan, who was paired with Muhammad Luthfi Habibi from PB Djarum, also won against Faza Iwadh Kurnia Ramdhan/Hazel Rizqi Prasetyo in three long games 21-19, 25-27, 21-11.
“The match against Faza/Hazel was tiring because of the rubber game. Even in the second game the points were close, but we managed to take the lead and win the championship,” said Alfagan.
The 2024 Governor’s Cup will compete in 21 categories. The singles and women’s numbers have the largest age divisions, including the age groups U11 (early age), U13 (children), U15 (beginners), U17 (teenagers), to U19 (cadets). Meanwhile, the men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles events will only be contested by the age groups U15 (beginners), U17 (teenagers) and U19 (cadets). (Ant/Z-6)
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What strategies does Iswoyo believe are essential for sustaining interest and participation in badminton among young athletes in Indonesia?
**Interview with Iswoyo, General Secretary of PBSI Central Java**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Iswoyo. Congratulations on PB Djarum’s remarkable performance at the 2024 Governor’s Cup! Winning 16 out of 21 gold medals is quite an achievement. How do you feel about this success?
**Iswoyo:** Thank you very much! We are incredibly grateful for this success. It reflects the hard work and dedication not just of PB Djarum, but of all the athletes and coaches involved. The support from the local community has also been phenomenal, which boosts everyone’s morale.
**Editor:** You mentioned the tournament’s capacity to attract community enthusiasm. Can you elaborate on how this competition helps in the regeneration of young athletes?
**Iswoyo:** Absolutely. Regular national-level tournaments like the Governor’s Cup are vital for young athletes. They provide a platform for them to showcase their skills and earn points that can improve their rankings. This encourages our younger players to strive for excellence and remain engaged in the sport. It’s essential for ensuring the sustainability of badminton, both at a national and international level.
**Editor:** There were over 1,169 athletes from 207 clubs participating this year. What does this level of participation say about the state of badminton in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** The large turnout is a positive sign. It shows that clubs across Indonesia are committed to promoting badminton at all ages and levels. The enthusiasm of the participants indicates that many are eager to compete and improve. These tournaments serve as an effective measure of the athletes’ growth and potential, providing valuable insights for coaches to evaluate performance.
**Editor:** What are your hopes for the future of these athletes and the sport as a whole?
**Iswoyo:** My hope is that this tournament inspires more athletes to pursue badminton seriously. We are looking for talented individuals who can represent Indonesia on the world stage in the future. By holding events like the Governor’s Cup, we aim to foster a rich pipeline of talent that will keep the spirit of badminton alive and thriving in Indonesia.
**Editor:** Thank you, Iswoyo, for sharing your insights. We look forward to seeing how the young athletes from this tournament perform in the future!
**Iswoyo:** Thank you for having me! Let’s continue to support our athletes and the growth of badminton in Indonesia.
