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 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 U15 (beginner), U17 (teenager) and U19 (cadet) age groups. (Ant/Z-6)
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**Interview with Iswoyo, General Secretary of PBSI Central Java, on PB Djarum’s Success at the 2024 Governor’s Cup**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Iswoyo. PB Djarum’s performance at the 2024 Governor’s Cup was remarkable, winning 16 out of 21 gold medals. How do you feel about this achievement?
**Iswoyo:** Thank you for having me. We are incredibly grateful for the success of the PB Djarum athletes at the 2024 Governor’s Cup. Their dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and this achievement reflects the strong development programs in place.
**Editor:** The tournament saw participation from various clubs across Indonesia. What does this level of engagement mean for the future of badminton in Central Java and the nation?
**Iswoyo:** The enthusiasm from 1,169 athletes representing 207 clubs is inspiring. It highlights that badminton is alive and well in Indonesia. This kind of participation not only fosters healthy competition but also helps in the regeneration of young athletes. It’s essential for ensuring that we continue to have a pipeline of talent ready to compete at higher levels.
**Editor:** You mentioned the importance of these tournaments for athlete development. Can you elaborate on how competitions like the Governor’s Cup contribute to refining athletes’ skills?
**Iswoyo:** Absolutely. Tournaments such as the Governor’s Cup allow athletes to measure their progress and identify areas for improvement, both physically and mentally. Coaches can use these events to evaluate their teams more effectively. The feedback is invaluable, and it prepares athletes for national events like the PBSI National Championship.
**Editor:** What are the future plans for nurturing young badminton talent in Central Java?
**Iswoyo:** We are committed to continuing our regular national level tournaments to ensure consistent exposure and competition for young athletes. The goal is to maintain a vibrant badminton environment where talent can thrive and develop sustainably. We also aim to enhance our coaching programs to support this growth.
**Editor:** Thank you, Iswoyo, for sharing your insights on PB Djarum’s success and the future of badminton in Indonesia.
**Iswoyo:** Thank you for having me. I’m optimistic about the future of badminton and look forward to seeing our athletes shine on the world stage.
