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 to compete for athletes.
“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 do you see the role of community involvement in the development of badminton at the grassroots level?
**Interview with Iswoyo, General Secretary of PBSI Central Java**
**Editor:** Welcome, Iswoyo! Thank you for joining us today. Congratulations on PB Djarum’s impressive performance at the 2024 Governor’s Cup. Winning 16 gold medals is no small feat! How did you feel about the tournament and the team’s success?
**Iswoyo:** Thank you for having me! We’re extremely grateful for the success we achieved at the 2024 Governor’s Cup. It reflects the hard work of our athletes and coaches, and it’s heartening to see the community’s enthusiasm for badminton growing.
**Editor:** The tournament saw participation from 1,169 athletes across 207 clubs. How important do you think events like this are for the sport’s future in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** These tournaments play a vital role in the regeneration of young athletes. They provide platforms for competition, essential for developing skills and ranking points that can propel athletes into higher levels of play. It’s wonderful to see so many clubs coming together, which really shows the health of our badminton community.
**Editor:** You mentioned the sustainability of badminton on the world stage. What initiatives are in place to ensure this continuity in nurturing talent?
**Iswoyo:** Regular national-level tournaments are key to our strategy. They allow us to scout young talent and monitor their progress physically and mentally. Our goal is to ensure a steady stream of skilled athletes who can compete on the world stage. This tournament is just one of many steps in that process.
**Editor:** Besides the competitive aspect, how does the 2024 Governor’s Cup help in evaluating athletes’ development?
**Iswoyo:** It provides an opportunity for coaches to evaluate athletes’ performances across various metrics. We look not only at their physical conditioning but also their technical skills and mental resilience. This comprehensive assessment helps us tailor our training programs effectively.
**Editor:** what message do you have for young athletes looking to break into the sport?
**Iswoyo:** I encourage them to stay dedicated and take advantage of every opportunity to compete. Tournaments like the Governor’s Cup are crucial stepping stones. Keep honing your skills, and remember that every match is a learning experience. The future of badminton in Indonesia is bright, and we’re excited for what’s to come!
**Editor:** Thank you, Iswoyo, for your insights and for sharing your enthusiasm for badminton in Indonesia. We look forward to seeing more successes from our young athletes!
**Iswoyo:** Thank you! It was a pleasure to share our journey. Let’s keep supporting each other in the world of sports!