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 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 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 U15 (beginner), U17 (teenager) and U19 (cadet) age groups. (Ant/Z-6)
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What strategies is PBSI Central Java implementing to enhance youth development in badminton?
**Interview with Iswoyo, General Secretary of PBSI Central Java**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Iswoyo. Congratulations on the success of the 2024 Governor’s Cup Championship! PB Djarum won an impressive 16 gold medals. What does this achievement mean for the club and for badminton in Central Java?
**Iswoyo:** Thank you! We are incredibly grateful for the support and enthusiasm from the community and coaching clubs. Winning 16 golds from 21 classes is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our athletes. It shows that we are on the right path in developing badminton in Central Java and fostering talent at a young age.
**Interviewer:** The tournament attracted 1,169 athletes from 207 clubs across Indonesia. How does this level of participation enhance the competition?
**Iswoyo:** The high level of participation is crucial. It not only raises the stakes but also provides a broader platform for athletes to showcase their talents. It helps coaches and clubs to assess the development of their players, both technically and mentally. This competitive environment is essential for the sustainability of badminton in Indonesia.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the importance of regeneration in young athletes. Can you elaborate on how tournaments like this contribute to that?
**Iswoyo:** Regularly held national tournaments are vital for continuous talent identification and development. They provide young athletes with the opportunity to gain experience and improve their rankings, which is essential for their growth. Events like the Governor’s Cup help sustain interest in the sport and inspire the next generation of champions.
**Interviewer:** Yuni Kartika, the chair of the organizing committee, mentioned the tournament as a preparation event for athletes to move up in their grade level. How do you see this impacting their future?
**Iswoyo:** Absolutely. This tournament serves as a critical step in an athlete’s career. It equips them with the necessary experience and skills they need to compete at higher levels, such as the upcoming PBSI National Championship. The more exposure they get in competitive settings, the better prepared they become for future challenges.
**Interviewer:** Looking to the future, how do you envision the growth of badminton in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** With continued community involvement, support from sponsors, and a strong focus on youth development, I believe we can foster a strong generation of badminton players. Our goal is not only to improve performance on the national stage but also to make a mark on the world stage. We are committed to creating an environment where badminton can thrive.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Iswoyo, for sharing your insights. We look forward to seeing how these young athletes progress in the future!
**Iswoyo:** Thank you for having me, and for your support of badminton in Indonesia!
