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 then becomes 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 athletes’ potential. 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 Indonesian nation proud in the future. This championship is an official national scale tournament which is included in the PBSI calendar so that competing athletes 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 for athletes to compete.
“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 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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How did PBSI Central Java prepare its athletes for the challenges faced at the 2024 Governor’s Cup?
**Interview with Iswoyo, General Secretary of PBSI Central Java, After PB Djarum’s Triumph at the 2024 Governor’s Cup**
**Editor:** Good morning, Iswoyo! Thank you for joining us today. Congratulations on PB Djarum’s impressive victory at the 2024 Governor’s Cup! Winning 16 gold medals out of 21 classes is remarkable. How did the tournament unfold from your perspective?
**Iswoyo:** Good morning! Thank you for having me. It was indeed a fantastic tournament. The atmosphere was electric, with both the athletes and the audience showing tremendous enthusiasm. The competition level was high, and it was gratifying to see so many clubs participating. Winning 16 gold medals reflects not just our athletes’ skills but also the hard work from our coaching staff and the support from our community.
**Editor:** You mentioned the importance of attracting community interest. Can you elaborate on how events like the Governor’s Cup contribute to the development of young athletes in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** Absolutely! Events like this are essential for fostering the next generation of badminton talent. They provide young athletes with competitive experience, which is crucial for their development. The excitement and support from the community create an environment where these athletes can thrive and aspire to reach higher levels of competition, both nationally and internationally.
**Editor:** It’s great to see such commitment to athlete development. You noted that the tournament serves as a preparation event for athletes looking to move up the grades. In what ways do you think this environment helps in evaluating their performance and potential?
**Iswoyo:** This tournament acts as a benchmark for assessing an athlete’s physical, technical, and mental capabilities. Coaches use the outcomes to evaluate individual performances and identify areas that need improvement. Moreover, it allows us to spot potential talents who can be groomed for future competitions. By participating in this tournament, athletes gain valuable insights into where they stand and how to advance.
**Editor:** The organizing committee mentioned that a total of 1,169 athletes participated. That’s quite a turnout! How do you foresee the impact of such large participation on the sport in Central Java and Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** The large turnout is a testament to badminton’s popularity in our region and across Indonesia. It shows there is significant interest and commitment to the sport, which is crucial for our overall development strategy. As more athletes compete, we create a stronger pool of talent and foster a robust competitive spirit—one that keeps pushing our athletes to excel, paving the way for future champions.
**Editor:** That’s a positive outlook for badminton’s future. Lastly, how does PBSI plan to build on the success of this event to ensure ongoing support and motivation for players?
**Iswoyo:** Our focus will be on continually organizing such tournaments and enhancing training programs to better prepare our athletes. We are committed to implementing regular national level competitions, which serve as platforms for our players to gain experience and accumulate ranking points. This sustainable approach will ensure that we keep nurturing and producing world-class badminton athletes from Indonesia.
**Editor:** Thank you very much, Iswoyo, for sharing these insights with us. We look forward to witnessing the continued success of PB Djarum and Indonesian badminton in the future!
**Iswoyo:** Thank you! It was a pleasure to talk about our passion for badminton. We’re excited about what lies ahead for our athletes!
