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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How does Iswoyo assess the role of community engagement in the growth and popularity of badminton among various age groups in Central Java?
**Interview with Iswoyo, General Secretary of PBSI Central Java**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Iswoyo. Congratulations on PB Djarum’s remarkable performance at the 2024 Governor’s Cup. Can you share your thoughts on their success?
**Iswoyo:** Thank you for having me! We are incredibly proud of PB Djarum Kudus for winning 16 gold medals out of 21 classes. Their achievement showcases the dedication and hard work of the athletes and coaches.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like the tournament was quite popular. What do you think contributed to such strong community engagement and participation this year?
**Iswoyo:** The enthusiasm from coaching clubs and the tiered age categories truly influenced the tournament’s success. It’s not just about the competition; it’s about fostering a love for badminton across various age groups, which we believe will lead to the regeneration of young athletes.
**Interviewer:** That’s great to hear. How do you envision the impact of these tournaments on the athletes’ development?
**Iswoyo:** Regularly held national tournaments like the Governor’s Cup are essential for the athletes’ growth. They provide points that can enhance their rankings, which motivates clubs to participate. This, in turn, aids in sustained breeding and regeneration of talent in badminton.
**Interviewer:** With 1,169 athletes from 207 clubs participating, how do you assess the overall development of badminton in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** This event provides a valuable opportunity to evaluate the athletes’ physical, technical, and mental performance. We can gauge their development levels, which is crucial for tailoring training and support for their future.
**Interviewer:** Looking towards the future, what is your hope for the next generation of badminton players in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** I hope that through these competitions, we can discover and nurture talented seeds who will carry the legacy of Indonesian badminton forward, potentially making our nation proud on the world stage.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Iswoyo, for sharing your insights and for your commitment to developing the sport.
**Iswoyo:** Thank you! We appreciate your support in promoting badminton and our efforts in fostering young talent.
