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 name of the Indonesian nation proud in the future. This championship is an official national scale tournament which is included in the PBSI calendar so that athletes who compete 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 age groups U15 (beginners), U17 (teenagers) and U19 (cadets). (Ant/Z-6)
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How does the success of PB Djarum at the Governor’s Cup influence the development of badminton in Central Java and Indonesia as a whole?
**Interview with Iswoyo, General Secretary of PBSI Central Java, on the Success of PB Djarum at the 2024 Governor’s Cup**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Iswoyo. PB Djarum’s impressive achievement of winning 16 gold medals at the 2024 Governor’s Cup is quite remarkable. What does this success mean for the club and the broader badminton community in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** Thank you for having me. This success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our athletes and coaches. Winning 16 out of 21 gold medals shows the strength and depth of our talent pool at PB Djarum. It also highlights the importance of grassroots initiatives in nurturing young players. We are excited to see such enthusiasm and commitment from the community.
**Editor:** The tournament attracted over 1,169 athletes from across the country. How does it feel to see such significant participation?
**Iswoyo:** It’s truly inspiring. The participation of 1,169 athletes from 207 clubs indicates a healthy competitive spirit in badminton across Indonesia. It’s essential for our future that young athletes have the opportunity to compete and showcase their skills. This kind of engagement is what fuels the regeneration of talent at the national level.
**Editor:** You mentioned the importance of these tournaments for athlete rankings. Can you explain how this impacts their future opportunities?
**Iswoyo:** Absolutely. Tournaments like the Governor’s Cup provide crucial ranking points for athletes. These points can lead to greater opportunities, including participation in higher-level competitions like the PBSI National Championship and international events. It’s vital for their development, as it allows them to gain experience and improve their skills against a range of competitors.
**Editor:** The chair of the organizing committee commended the event as a platform for evaluating athletes’ progress. How does PBSI assist in this evaluation process?
**Iswoyo:** We closely monitor athlete performance during these competitions. Coaches assess physical, technical, and mental aspects of their training. This evaluation not only helps us identify current talent but also prepares us to support their continued growth. We are particularly focused on developing our female athletes for future competitions.
**Editor:** Lastly, what are the future aspirations for organizers and participants after this successful event?
**Iswoyo:** Our goal is to ensure that badminton continues to thrive in Indonesia. We aim to maintain the momentum of these national tournaments, provide consistent opportunities for athletes, and discover new talent who can represent our nation on the world stage. The Governor’s Cup is just one step towards building a sustainable future for badminton in Indonesia.
**Editor:** Thank you, Iswoyo, for sharing these insights and congratulations again on a successful tournament.
**Iswoyo:** Thank you! We’re looking forward to even more progress in the future.
