Indonesian Badminton Players Face Fierce Competition at the Junior International Grand Prix

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – The participation of players from Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Taiwan has added to the fierce competition for Pembangunan Jaya Raya Junior International Grand Prix 2023.

PB Jaya Raya Daily Chairperson Imelda Wigoeno hopes that from this tournament there will be emerging Indonesian junior players who are able to compete with foreign players. In addition, this activity provides inspiration for other junior players to perform optimally to win championships.

“It is hoped that young Indonesian players can provide the best resistance against foreign players and can be the best in this tournament,” Imelda said as quoted by Antara, Tuesday (19/7/2023).

Imelda hopes that the Indonesian players can perform optimally in this tournament, especially for her children to excel in becoming champions. “This is an opportunity for Indonesian players, especially Jaya Raya athletes, to perform optimally and give their best achievements as champions,” he added.

From the mixed doubles number PB Jaya Raya, seeded 11, Jonathan Farrell Gosal/Nabila Cahya Permata Ayu entered the second round after stopping Tankhun Setthapraset/Pitchanarad/Chaiwanna’s resistance 21-18, 21-14. Despite reaping the victory, both admitted that they were still not optimal following this was the first time they had been paired in the U-19 mixed doubles.

“We just got hitched and needed to find feel best. You have to focus and play more optimally so you don’t make mistakes yourself,” said Jonatan after the match.

Nabila admits that she needs to improve her communication with play partners. “We still need to integrate and prioritize communication with Jonatan. Hopefully in the next match we can find the best pattern of play,” said Nabila.

The U-19 mixed doubles, Kleopas Binar Putra Prakoso/Rachel Agnesia Sabatini, who was also coached by Jaya Raya, had to spend extra energy to defeat the Taiwanese duo, Yang Yi-Zhang/Huang Tzu-Ling 21-14, 12-21, 21-13. Adrian Pratama/Ariella Naqiyyah needed three sets to stop the tight resistance of fellow Jaya Raya players, Muhammad Baqir Al Hanif/Alya Ardelia 21-11, 19-21, 21-15.

Zidane Effendi/Chelsea Sensa beat the doubles of John Gam/Krissa De Leon from the Philippines 21-11, 21-17 and Andi Marwan/Ratna Zahira easily won over the Indonesian pair, Ali Rayhan/Reva Damayani 21-19, 21-15.

From Jaya Raya’s U-19 men’s singles, Ryan Putra Widyanto won easily over fellow host player, Hardianto Sanjaya 21-14, 21-14. Meanwhile, Maharischiel Timotius Gain without encountering obstacles means stopping Singapore’s men’s singles, Tai Jong Waa 21-6, 21-6.

Jaya Raya’s U-15 men’s singles player, Arven Naufal, admitted that he was happy to be able to appear in this tournament. “This is my first time participating in this tournament. Trying to stay calm when I appear on the court. As for the target, yes, I definitely want to win, but I have to perform well in every game,” said Arven, who defeated Thai player Narongsak Phanprasihikit 21-11, 22-20 .

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