Women’s Doubles Also Wins Points, Indonesia Runner Up Group B in the Sudirman Cup

The Indonesian badminton team had to settle for a position runner up Group B at the Sudirman Cup Team Badminton World Championships in Suzhou, China, after losing 2-3 to Thailand, Thursday (18/5/2023).

The last party or the fifth game which competed in the women’s doubles was won by the Indonesian pair. Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti beat Jongkolphan Kititharakul/Rawinda Prajongjai 21-17, 19-21, and 21-13.

Additional points were also won by the men’s doubles Fajar Alfian / Muhammad Rian Ardianto who brought the position between Indonesia vs Thailand 1-3.

Fajar / Rian who appeared in the fourth game, won over the Thai men’s doubles Supak Jomkoh / Kittinupong Kedren two games 21-11, 21-19 in 33 minutes of play.

“Alhamdulillah, we were able to finish the match without injury and win. Even though Indonesia was behind 0-3, I didn’t want to let my guard down. We are still fighting to finish the match, “said Fajar.

He stated, despite losing to Thailand, the main thing is that Indonesia has entered the quarterfinals.

“About the opponents in the quarter-finals, we don’t know yet. But one thing is clear, whoever the opponent is, we are ready to face it. As group runner up, Indonesia is ready to meet the group winner. It sure is heavy. But we don’t want to give up and give up.”

The Indonesian badminton team lost 0-3 to Thailand, this result made Indonesia lose the opportunity to lead in Group B.

Defeat was confirmed after Indonesia’s women’s singles, Putri Kusuma Wardani, was defeated by Pornpawee Chochuwong in a game of three games 21-15, 14-21, 17-21.

Previously, Indonesia was trailing 2-0 after Jonatan Christie’s men’s badminton lost to Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidasrn in a three-game match with a score of 21-12, 12-21 and 20-22.

Previously, the mixed doubles pair Dejan Ferdinandsyah/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja lost when they faced Dechapol Puanvaranukroh/Sapsiree 17-21, 19-21.