Indonesian Representatives Ready to Fight in China

Ningbo, Beritasatu.com – Indonesian players stated that they were ready to fight for the 2024 Badminton Asia Championship or Badminton Asia Championship 2024 at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. However, it is believed that the opening matches which will take place on Wednesday (10/4/2024) will not be easy.

This readiness radiated from the faces of the Red-White squad players after undergoing the final training session at practice hall Ningbo Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, Ningbo, Tuesday (9/4/2023) afternoon. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting et al, practiced alternately for about three hours.

Ginting and Jonatan Christie enjoyed the training portion given by men's singles head coach Irwansyah. This training is the final preparation before Ginting and Jojo play the first round of the event equivalent to the BWF World Tour Super 1000.

“Praise God, all preparations are going well and we have also tried the field. We just have to prepare for tomorrow's match by discussing with the coach,” said Ginting, after training.

In the opening round, Ginting will face Kidambi Srikanth from India. According to the defending champion, this match will not be passed easily.

“I have also met Kidambi Srikanth often. I already know how his playing pattern works. It feels like I prepare more on myself. How ready my mind, body and muscles are. I No too thought I was the defending champion. Everyone now has the same opportunity,” said Ginting.

Jojo also said the same thing. “The preparations are okay. You just have to look after your physical and mental condition. Yesterday I tried the match field. However, there wasn't much that could be taken. Only the condition of the field itself didn't seem like there was a gust of wind, but I don't know what the conditions will be like when I compete. Even so, I “You still can't be careless when facing players from the qualifiers,” said Jojo.

Women's singles player Gregoria Mariska Tunjung is also preparing to play the Japanese player, Natsuki Nidaira. The Kumamoto Masters Japan 2023 champion also said he would always be alert and give his all.

“Facing Nidaira, it's certainly not an easy opponent to beat, but I want to focus more on how to play and control so I don't make too many mistakes,” said Gregoria.

Meanwhile, her colleague, Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo, also said she was ready to compete. He will play carefree when he meets Wang Zhi Yi from China, who is also the eighth seed.

“I will play nothing to lose and just without any burden because he is in a position above me,” said Ester.

Men's doubles player Muhammad Rian Ardianto stated that preparations in Ningbo were quite good. His condition is also fit to play with Fajar Alfian.

“My preparations are quite good and I just need to maintain my condition. We are also very fit and ready to fight,” admitted Rian.

In the first round, the 2023 and 2024 All England champions will be challenged by Pharanyu Kaosamaang/Worrapol Thongsa-Nga from Thailand. “They are not opponents that are easy to beat. They also have good quality of play. So we have to prepare the best,” added Rian.

Meanwhile, Muhammad Shohibul Fikri/Bagas Maulana will be challenged by another White Elephant Country pair, Supak Jomkoh/Kittinupong Kedren.

“We have also faced opponents many times. We will go back to watching the video recording of the opponent's match. What is certain is that the opponent has power big, so that our playing patterns don't continue to be attacked. “We have to be smart in playing variations with small balls,” said Fikri.

For women's doubles, the pair Lanny Tria Mayasari will challenge Chen Qing Chen/Jia Yi Fan from China. “Facing the first seed who has a lot of achievements and experience, we want to play enjoy just. Don't think about winning and losing. “We just focus on looking for one point at a time,” said Rebekah.

Meanwhile in mixed doubles, Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati are ready to play a tough match against Yuta Watanabe/Arisa Higashino from Japan.

“We will play bravely. Just play recklessly. We just want to play our best game,” stressed Rehan.