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 does the participation of 1,169 athletes in the Governor’s Cup impact the future of badminton development in Indonesia?
**Interview with Iswoyo, General Secretary of PBSI Central Java, on PB Djarum’s Triumph at the 2024 Governor’s Cup**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Iswoyo! Congratulations on PB Djarum’s impressive performance at the 2024 Governor’s Cup. Can you tell us what factors contributed to winning 16 gold medals out of 21 classes?
**Iswoyo:** Thank you! We are incredibly proud of our athletes’ achievements. The success can be attributed to several factors, including rigorous training and the dedicated support from coaching staff. Additionally, the strong competition from other clubs helped our athletes raise their game. The excitement and enthusiasm from the local community also played a crucial role.
**Editor:** The tournament saw participation from 1,169 athletes across 207 clubs. How significant is this level of participation for the future of badminton in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** It’s very significant. The high number of participants illustrates the growing interest in badminton at all levels. We aim for the Governor’s Cup not just to be a competitive event but also to serve as a platform for talent identification and athlete development. This helps ensure the sustainability of badminton in Indonesia and can contribute to our success on the global stage.
**Editor:** Looking ahead, what does the success of this tournament mean for the future training and development of young athletes?
**Iswoyo:** The success provides motivation and valuable insights for our coaches. It allows us to assess our athletes not just in terms of performance but also in physical and mental readiness. We want to use the outcome of this tournament to inform our training programs and continue nurturing young talent for future competitions, including the upcoming national championships.
**Editor:** Lastly, what are your hopes for the continued support and enthusiasm for badminton in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** I hope that as we regularly hold such tournaments, we can keep building excitement around the sport. With the support from sponsors and the community, we can provide athletes with opportunities to excel and foster a new generation of champions who will make us proud on the international stage.
**Editor:** Thank you, Iswoyo, for sharing your insights. We look forward to seeing more success from Indonesian badminton in the future!
**Iswoyo:** Thank you for having me!
