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 name of the Indonesian nation proud in the future. This championship is an official national scale tournament which is included in the PBSI calendar so that athletes who compete 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 age groups U15 (beginners), U17 (teenagers) and U19 (cadets). (Ant/Z-6)
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What strategies are in place to support the development of young badminton players in Central Java?
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Iswoyo, the General Secretary of PBSI Central Java. Congratulations on PB Djarum’s remarkable performance at the 2024 Governor’s Cup! Winning 16 gold medals is a significant achievement. What do you think contributed to this success?
**Iswoyo:** Thank you for having me! Our success stems from dedicated training, the hard work of our athletes, and the support of coaching clubs across various age categories. We’ve been focused on developing a strong foundation for our young athletes, which we believe is crucial for the future of badminton in Indonesia.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the importance of attracting community interest and enthusiasm. How does the Governor’s Cup help in the regeneration of young athletes?
**Iswoyo:** This tournament plays a vital role as it not only showcases talent but also provides essential ranking points for athletes. This competitive atmosphere motivates clubs to participate and nurture young players, ensuring a continual flow of talent in the sport.
**Interviewer:** Speaking of participation, there were over 1,169 athletes competing this year. What does this level of involvement mean for the future of badminton in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** It signifies a healthy growth of the sport and reflects the excitement among athletes and clubs. The large turnout indicates that badminton is thriving in our communities, and with proper nurturing, we can expect to see these athletes representing Indonesia on the world stage in the future.
**Interviewer:** What are the next steps for these athletes who competed in the tournament?
**Iswoyo:** The Governor’s Cup serves as a stepping stone for them—an opportunity to assess their skills compared to their peers. Coaches can evaluate their physical and technical abilities, which will inform future training strategies. It’s also a way to identify and cultivate promising talent for national and international competitions.
**Interviewer:** That sounds promising for the future of Indonesian badminton! Thank you for sharing your insights, Iswoyo, and once again, congratulations on the successful tournament.
**Iswoyo:** Thank you! We appreciate your interest in our sport, and we look forward to the continued development of badminton in Indonesia.
