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 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 Iswoyo view the impact of the Governor’s Cup on the future of badminton in Central Java?
**Interview with Iswoyo, General Secretary of PBSI Central Java**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Iswoyo. Congratulations on PB Djarum’s impressive performance at the 2024 Governor’s Cup! Winning 16 gold medals is no small feat. Can you share your thoughts on this achievement?
**Iswoyo:** Thank you! We are incredibly proud of the success PB Djarum has seen at this year’s Governor’s Cup. The hard work and dedication of our athletes truly paid off, and it’s a testament to the excellent coaching and support they receive. This event has not only highlighted their talent but also the vitality of badminton in Central Java.
**Editor:** The tournament attracted a significant number of participants—over 1,100 athletes from 207 clubs. What does this level of participation tell you about the current landscape of badminton in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** The enthusiasm we’ve seen this year underscores the growing interest in badminton across the country. The various coaching clubs represent a diverse talent pool, and having such a robust turnout enhances the competition, which is essential for fostering our future athletes. It indicates that badminton is thriving, and there’s a strong desire to develop young talent.
**Editor:** You mentioned the importance of regeneration in sports. How do events like the Governor’s Cup contribute to the development of young athletes?
**Iswoyo:** Events like the Governor’s Cup are crucial as they provide young athletes with a platform to compete at a national level. It helps them gain experience, improve their skills, and team up against their peers, which is essential for their growth. Plus, these tournaments play a significant role in the talent scouting process, ensuring we continue to nurture and identify athletes who can represent Indonesia on the world stage.
**Editor:** What are some future goals for PBSI in terms of badminton development in the region?
**Iswoyo:** Our primary goal is to maintain a sustainable pipeline of young talent through regular national-level competitions. We aim to create more opportunities for our athletes to participate, increase their ranking, and prepare them for larger tournaments. Additionally, we want to provide our coaches with evaluations to further enhance training methodologies, ensuring both physical and mental preparedness for our athletes.
**Editor:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Iswoyo. We look forward to seeing how PB Djarum and other clubs advance in the upcoming tournaments.
**Iswoyo:** Thank you for having me. We appreciate the support for badminton in Indonesia, and we’re excited about the future!
