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 of course measure how the athletes in Indonesia from each club are developing, which then becomes 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 athletes’ potential. 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 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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How does the involvement of over 1,100 athletes from 207 clubs impact the development of badminton in Indonesia?
**Interview with Iswoyo, General Secretary of PBSI Central Java, on the Success of the 2024 Governor’s Cup Championship**
**Editor:** Welcome, Iswoyo! Congratulations on PB Djarum’s impressive performance at the 2024 Governor’s Cup. Can you tell us about the significance of this championship for the badminton community in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** Thank you! The 2024 Governor’s Cup is crucial for us as it not only showcases talent but also serves as a platform for athlete development across all age categories. Winning 16 out of 21 gold medals is a testament to the hard work put in by the athletes and coaches.
**Editor:** That’s fantastic. You mentioned the importance of regeneration in young athletes. How does this tournament facilitate that?
**Iswoyo:** Precisely. The tournament includes tiered age categories, which helps identify and nurture young talents. It provides a competitive environment where athletes can earn points to improve their rankings, encouraging them to perform better and pursue higher levels of competition.
**Editor:** With over 1,100 athletes from 207 clubs participating, what does this level of involvement mean for the future of badminton in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** This enthusiasm reflects the growing interest in badminton and highlights our strong grassroots programs. The participation rate indicates that clubs are committed to developing talent, which is vital for sustaining our presence on the world stage.
**Editor:** How does PBSI evaluate the performance of these athletes during the tournament?
**Iswoyo:** We observe various factors: physical conditioning, technical skill, and mental resilience. The results help us assess the athletes’ readiness to compete at higher levels and inform our coaching strategies moving forward.
**Editor:** It sounds like the tournament is an excellent opportunity for both athletes and coaches.
**Iswoyo:** Absolutely! It not only encourages athletes but also provides crucial feedback for coaches about how to tailor their training. This cycle of evaluation and improvement is what we need to continue producing elite players.
**Editor:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Iswoyo. It’s clear that the 2024 Governor’s Cup plays an essential role in shaping the future of badminton in Indonesia.
**Iswoyo:** Thank you! We’re excited about the future and will continue to support our athletes as they strive for excellence.