JawaPos.com-Earlier this year Melati Daeva Oktavianti had to accept reality. He and his partner, Praveen Jordan, were kicked out of the PP PBSI national training center in Cipayung.
After being thrown, Melati has a mission to get up. However, the plan stalled due to Praveen’s back injury.
To maintain the touch, Melati, who together with Praveen became the All England 2020 champion, was willing to participate in the 2022 East Java Police Chief’s Cup which ended on 17 July.
He is paired with Verrell Justin Mulia. They qualified for the final. However, in the top party, Verrell/Melati were defeated by fellow doubles PB Djarum Dejan Ferdinansyah/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja. Verrell/Jasmine fell in two game straight 19-21 and 15-21.
What is the target that Melati wants to achieve? Here are excerpts of the interview Jawa Pos journalist Rizka Perdana Putra with Jasmine.
After years in the national training, seven months back training at the club. How does it feel?
nostalgia for, hahaha. Return. It’s like going back home, to where you came from. So, no there are no problems. It’s just that it’s hard to take care of yourself. I mean, we’re professionals. You have to do everything yourself, so you have to keep your motivation up.
Initially, what are the targets of the club?
There’s a world championship this year, right? world tour series, appeared in the various championships.
But, in the end Praveen got injured?
Yes, sad very. We already have some plans. For example, going to this championship, this, this, all kinds of things.
Already determine also targets for the following year. But, the name is also a disaster, who wants. Injury is the worst enemy of an athlete, right? But, yeah, try to relax and stay fight, keep trying.
Any plans with Praveen this year had to be put on hold. How do you keep motivated?
Just remember the goal sih, that means there is a target. what’s the same, hahaha. The same no It’s undeniable, we also have careers. So you have to be a champion, you have to be maximum in each tournament that you participate in.
From the information you got, how many months has Praveen been absent?
Maybe three to six months, I don’t know for sure. Because of the waist injury, it affects all (body parts). Usually, postoperatively, recovery is also long. Pray for a speedy recovery.
Still communicating with Praveen, right? What was conveyed?
together with each other cheer up just. like me cheer up He is recovering well. Go ahead, him cheer up I want to keep practicing vigorously. Just support each other support.
After Praveen got injured, what message did the coach get?
It’s the same. Give know keep the spirit while waiting for Praveen. Meanwhile, with Verrell let it be touch the match is not lost. For example, six months no there is a match, the air has to start all over again.
It’s like the pandemic ended yesterday, it’s been a long time really not play, the early game feels different. So, you have to keep fighting.
Regarding Verrell, what kind of potential is he?
Verrell is good. Maybe he’s a young player, he doesn’t have much experience. However, the longer he competes, the more mature he becomes. As for all kinds of techniques, it’s okay.
Is there a target to return to training?
For me, follow the path, just like running water. I mean, we definitely do our best. But, how about next? no does anyone know?
Hope for the future?
Just try your best until the Olympics (Paris 2024 Olympics). Want to keep trying.
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