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 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 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 does the success of PB Djarum at the Governor’s Cup impact the future development of badminton in Central Java and Indonesia as a whole?
**Short Interview with Iswoyo, General Secretary PBSI Central Java**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Iswoyo. Congratulations on PB Djarum’s success at the Governor’s Cup! Winning 16 gold medals is a remarkable achievement. How do you feel about this win?
**Iswoyo:** Thank you! We are incredibly proud of our athletes’ performance at the 2024 Governor’s Cup. This achievement is a testament to their hard work and the dedication of the coaches. We are grateful for the enthusiastic participation from the community and coaching clubs this year.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the importance of tiered age categories in attracting participants. How essential is this for the future of badminton in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** It’s crucial. By having age categories, we ensure that young athletes have a platform to showcase their skills, which facilitates their development. It also helps in creating a competitive environment that stimulates growth and improvement among players.
**Interviewer:** The number of participants this year was impressive, with over 1,169 athletes from 207 clubs. What do you think drives this level of interest and participation?
**Iswoyo:** The chance to earn points that can enhance athletes’ rankings is certainly a significant factor. Clubs from all over Indonesia want their athletes to compete in these nationally recognized tournaments, which can lead to better opportunities in higher-level competitions, both locally and internationally.
**Interviewer:** Looking forward, what are your hopes regarding the regeneration of young talent in badminton through events like the Governor’s Cup?
**Iswoyo:** We hope to continue nurturing young talents so that they can grow and eventually represent Indonesia on the world stage. Regular tournaments are essential for their progression, and we believe that with ongoing support and structured competition, we can achieve this.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Iswoyo. It’s clear that the future of badminton in Indonesia is in good hands.
**Iswoyo:** Thank you for having me! We’re excited about what’s to come.