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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How does the success of the 2024 Governor’s Cup influence future tournaments in Indonesia?
**Interview with Yuni Kartika, Chair of the 2024 Polytron Governor’s Cup Organizing Committee**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Yuni. The 2024 Governor’s Cup has just wrapped up, and I must say, PB Djarum’s impressive win of 16 gold medals is quite remarkable. Can you tell us how you felt watching the competition this year?
**Yuni Kartika:** Thank you for having me. It was truly inspiring to witness such talent and enthusiasm from all the athletes. Their dedication was evident, and PB Djarum’s achievement really highlights the strength of badminton in Central Java.
**Editor:** The event saw participation from 1,169 athletes across 207 clubs. What key factors do you think contributed to the success and high turnout for this year’s championship?
**Yuni Kartika:** There are a few aspects. First, the tournament offers valuable ranking points, which definitely motivates clubs and athletes. Additionally, the environment here at GOR Djarum Jati fosters a competitive yet friendly spirit. We aim to create an atmosphere that encourages skill development and showcases emerging talent.
**Editor:** Iswoyo from PBSI Central Java mentioned the importance of regeneration in young athletes. What steps do you believe are necessary to ensure that this regeneration continues sustainably?
**Yuni Kartika:** Regeneration is vital for any sport’s longevity. We need to create more regular national-level tournaments like this one to provide consistent opportunities for young athletes to compete and grow. Coaches also play a critical role in mentoring these athletes, helping them to develop both physically and mentally.
**Editor:** Looking ahead, how do you foresee the impact of the Governor’s Cup on the future of badminton in Indonesia?
**Yuni Kartika:** This tournament is a platform for identifying and nurturing talented athletes who can compete on the world stage. It not only raises the competitive standard within Indonesia but also prepares our athletes for higher-level events, like the PBSI National Championship and Sirnas Premier. Ultimately, our goal is to see Indonesia continue to excel in badminton globally.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Yuni. It’s clear that the future of badminton in Indonesia is bright with events like the Governor’s Cup helping to drive engagement and talent development.
**Yuni Kartika:** Thank you for the opportunity to share! We’re excited to keep building on this success in the future.
