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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What are the key factors that contributed to PB Djarum’s success at the 2024 Governor’s Cup Championship?
**Interview with Iswoyo, General Secretary of PBSI Central Java, on the Successful 2024 Governor’s Cup Championship**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Iswoyo. Congratulations on PB Djarum’s impressive performance at the 2024 Governor’s Cup! Winning 16 gold medals from 21 classes is a remarkable achievement. How do you feel about the event’s outcomes?
**Iswoyo:** Thank you! We are incredibly grateful for the success of the 2024 Governor’s Cup. The championship not only showcased the talents of our athletes but also highlighted the enthusiasm from coaching clubs across various age categories. This participation is essential for the future of badminton in Indonesia.
**Editor:** This year saw participation from 1,169 athletes representing 207 clubs. Why do you think this event attracts such significant interest?
**Iswoyo:** The enthusiasm has consistently grown. The tournament offers ranking points, which are crucial for athletes looking to advance their careers. This motivates clubs from all over Indonesia to participate, supporting the long-term development and sustainability of badminton at both national and international levels.
**Editor:** Could you elaborate on the importance of this tournament for young athletes?
**Iswoyo:** Absolutely. The 2024 Governor’s Cup serves as a vital preparation stage for athletes aiming to compete at higher levels, such as the PBSI National Championship. It provides them with a platform to showcase their skills while allowing coaches to evaluate their performance across various aspects—physical, technical, and mental.
**Editor:** What are your hopes for the future in terms of athlete development after seeing the outcomes of this event?
**Iswoyo:** We aim to continue nurturing young talent through regular national-level tournaments like this. It’s about the regeneration of athletes—finding those who can represent Indonesia proudly on the world stage in the future.
**Editor:** how does support from sponsors like Polytron play a role in events like this?
**Iswoyo:** Sponsorship is crucial. Support from companies like Polytron not only provides the necessary funding for prizes and logistics but also emphasizes the significance of sports in community development. It helps create an environment where young athletes can dream and achieve their goals.
**Editor:** Thank you, Iswoyo, for your insights and once again, congratulations on the successful championship!
**Iswoyo:** Thank you for having me! We’re excited about what’s ahead for Indonesian badminton.