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 then becomes 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 athletes’ potential. 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 for athletes to compete.
“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 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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What are the key factors that contributed to the success of the 2024 Polytron Governor’s Cup?
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, Ms. Yuni Kartika. Thank you for joining us today. As the Chair of the 2024 Polytron Governor’s Cup Organizing Committee, could you share your thoughts on the overall success of the tournament?
**Yuni Kartika:** Good afternoon! I’m glad to be here. The 2024 Governor’s Cup has indeed been a great success. We had an impressive turnout with 1,169 athletes from 207 clubs participating. This level of enthusiasm truly reflects the passion for badminton in Indonesia. Winning 16 gold medals out of 21 classes highlights the competitive spirit and excellence of the athletes.
**Interviewer:** That’s fantastic! What do you think contributed to such high participation and interest in this year’s event?
**Yuni Kartika:** There are a few factors at play. First, the tournament offers vital ranking points, which attract clubs from all over the country. Then, the tiered age categories allow athletes to compete against their peers, which is crucial for personal development. It’s also an excellent opportunity for clubs to assess and improve their athletes.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the importance of nurturing young talent. How does this tournament contribute to the future of badminton in Indonesia?
**Yuni Kartika:** This tournament serves as a preparatory event for athletes to advance their skills and compete at higher levels. It also acts as a talent identification platform, helping us spot potential stars who can represent Indonesia on the world stage in the future.
**Interviewer:** It’s great to hear how this event plays a role in athlete development. What are your hopes for the future of the Governor’s Cup?
**Yuni Kartika:** I hope to see it grow even larger and become a key fixture in the national badminton calendar. We want to keep the momentum of athlete development going, facilitating a pipeline of talented players who can elevate Indonesia’s status in badminton globally.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Ms. Kartika, for sharing your insights and hopes for the tournament. We look forward to following the progress of these young athletes.
**Yuni Kartika:** Thank you for having me! I’m excited about the future of badminton in Indonesia as well.
