Jakarta –
Marcus Fernaldi Gideon respond to statements BWF who apologized to Indonesia. He still demands concrete responsibility of the world badminton organization.
BWF through the President of the World Badminton Federation, Poul Erik, has sent a letter of apology to Indonesia.
The letter addressed to Menpora Zainudin Amali on Sunday (21/3) also included an apology to the President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Indonesian Ambassador, and Indonesian badminton fans.
In his apology, Poul Erik expressed his regret for the incident that occurred at the tournament All England 2021.
Marcus Fernaldi Gideon et al, who just arrived in Indonesia on Monday (22/3) evening WIB, commented on the apologies from BWF. According to him, the problem his team experienced was not just an apology. There needs to be a detailed explanation so that the BWF does not let go of a similar case experienced by the team.
“Yes, in my opinion, this problem should be clarified, right? We have started a little competition, preparations for the Olympics, I’m afraid there will be something on the way. BWF leaves hands again like this. Just give a letter of apology to be done,” said Marcus in a statement. press conference at the VVIP building, Soekarno-Hatta airport.
Sinyo, the close nickname of Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, said that BWF must still be held accountable for the discriminatory actions that the Indonesian team received while at All England which began on March 17.
“Yesterday the injustice really showed in my opinion and according to all my friends. So it must be clarified,” he revealed.
“It’s not that easy to just say sorry, then that’s done,” he emphasized.
As is known, the Indonesian team is known to be in a plane with a passenger who was confirmed positive while traveling from Istanbul to Birmingham.
For that case, Jonathan Christie et al, who were undergoing a first round match, were forced to lose to WO from the oldest tournament in the world.
Jonatan Christie et al must undergo self-quarantine at the hotel for 10 days according to regulations from the British government and the National Health Service (NHS).
The case went wide until the Indonesian government intervened to repatriate Hendra Setiawan and friends to their homeland.
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