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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**Interview with Iswoyo, PBSI Central Java General Secretary, on the 2024 Governor’s Cup**
**Interviewer**: Good afternoon, Iswoyo. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us about the 2024 Governor’s Cup. Congratulations on the success of the event!
**Iswoyo**: Thank you! It’s a pleasure to be here, and we’re thrilled with how the championship turned out this year.
**Interviewer**: PB Djarum Kudus won an impressive 16 gold medals at the tournament. What does this say about their club and the future of badminton in Central Java?
**Iswoyo**: Winning 16 gold medals is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the athletes and coaches at PB Djarum. It showcases their talent and the strong foundation they have. Central Java has a rich tradition in badminton, and we are committed to nurturing young talents through regular tournaments like this.
**Interviewer**: You mentioned the importance of regeneration in athletes. How does the Governor’s Cup facilitate this process?
**Iswoyo**: The Governor’s Cup serves as a key platform for young and emerging athletes to compete and gain valuable experience. The tiered age categories allow athletes of various ages to participate, which fosters competition and encourages skill development. It’s essential for ensuring a continuous flow of talent into the sport.
**Interviewer**: There were over 1,169 athletes from 207 clubs participating this year. How do you assess the overall enthusiasm and participation in the tournament?
**Iswoyo**: Every year, we see growing enthusiasm from participants, which is very encouraging. The tournament not only offers competition but also points that can improve athletes’ rankings, attracting clubs from across Indonesia. This interest is vital for sustainability in badminton and helps keep the sport thriving at all levels.
**Interviewer**: What are the future prospects for athletes coming out of this tournament?
**Iswoyo**: This tournament is a crucial step for athletes. It’s a chance for them to showcase their potential and preparedness to advance to higher-level competitions like the PBSI National Championship. We aim to identify and support talented athletes who can represent Indonesia on the international stage in the future.
**Interviewer**: Thank you, Iswoyo, for sharing your insights. It sounds like the future of Indonesian badminton is in good hands!
**Iswoyo**: Thank you! We appreciate your support and interest in badminton. Together, we can continue to foster the sport and help our athletes achieve great things.