Indonesian badminton men’s SINGLES Jonatan Christie feels proud to be able to erase doubts regarding the Indonesian badminton team, which is strengthened by young players, by successfully reaching the 2024 Thomas Cup final.
Jonathan’s optimism towards the Indonesian team can be seen from the fighting spirit of the 26 year old badminton player who scored 100% winning points in the Thomas Cup.
“Thank God, during the Thomas Cup yesterday I was able to contribute points for Indonesia. But more than that, I am even more proud to be in the midst of my team,” said Jonatan in a written statement, Tuesday (7/5).
“Because with our existing composition, perhaps from the beginning of this year or the end of last year, no one believes we can get this far,” he continued.
Jonathan hopes to take part in the next edition of the Thomas Cup together with the current composition of players to win the title.
“With the process we went through, with the effort and hard work we put in, until yesterday in the final I was quite proud of my team,” said Jonathan.
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“And, I hope that in the next Thomas Cup with the same composition, I hope we can provide even better results for Indonesia,” he added.
In the 2024 Thomas Cup, the Indonesian team is strengthened by Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, Jonatan Christie, Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo, Alwi Farhan in the singles number, Fajar Alfian, Muhammad Rian Ardianto, Bagas Maulana, Muhammad Shohibul Fikri, Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin in the doubles number.
The Indonesian team advanced to the 2024 Thomas Cup final, marking the 22nd final appearance for the Red and White squad, as well as their third final in a row.
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However, Jonathan and his friends had to settle for occupying the runner up position in the event following suffering a 1-3 defeat to China.
The Indonesian men’s team took home the last Thomas Cup in 2020 in Aarhus, Denmark. This victory was an achievement that was highly appreciated by badminton fans, because Indonesia managed to win the Thomas Cup in the tournament following fasting for a title for 19 years.
In the 2022 edition, Indonesia came out as runner up following losing to the Indian men’s badminton team. (Ant/Z-1)
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