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 participation of a large number of clubs in events like the Governor’s Cup influence the growth of badminton at the national level in Indonesia?
**Interview with Iswoyo, General Secretary of PBSI Central Java**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Iswoyo. Congratulations on the successful 2024 Governor’s Cup! PB Djarum’s impressive achievement of winning 16 gold medals is certainly a highlight. Can you share your thoughts on what this victory means for the club and the local badminton community?
**Iswoyo:** Thank you for having me! Winning 16 gold medals from 21 classes is a monumental achievement for PB Djarum and speaks volumes about the hard work and dedication of our athletes and coaches. It shows that our training programs are effective and that the community’s support is vibrant. This success not only boosts the morale of the players but also encourages young talents to engage in badminton, fostering a stronger local club culture.
**Editor:** It sounds like there is a significant focus on community involvement and athlete development. How do you see this tournament playing a role in the regeneration of young badminton players in Central Java?
**Iswoyo:** Absolutely! The 2024 Governor’s Cup is a critical platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience in a competitive environment. By regularly hosting national-level tournaments, we can provide our young talents with the opportunities they need to develop and refine their abilities. This helps ensure that we maintain a pipeline of skilled athletes who can compete at higher levels in the future.
**Editor:** The level of competition seems to be increasing, with 1,169 athletes participating from 207 clubs across the nation. How do events like these contribute to the overall growth of badminton in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** The excitement and participation levels reflect the growing interest in badminton across the country. With such a large number of athletes involved, we can gather data on their performance, which helps coaches assess and improve training regimens. Moreover, it promotes healthy competition and camaraderie among clubs. The tournament also carries ranking points, which encourages athletes to strive for excellence, affecting their future careers in badminton.
**Editor:** What future initiatives or tournaments do you foresee that will continue to promote badminton in Indonesia?
**Iswoyo:** We are excited to keep organizing tournaments that feature different age categories and skill levels. Our aim is to add more events to the PBSI calendar, leading up to prestigious competitions like the 2024 PBSI National Championship. These initiatives are essential not just for athlete development but also to ensure that badminton stays prominent on the world stage.
**Editor:** Thank you for your time, Iswoyo, and for the insights into how the Governor’s Cup is shaping the future of badminton in Indonesia.
**Iswoyo:** Thank you for having me! It’s always a pleasure to share our passion for badminton and discuss its bright future.
