The struggle of the Indonesian badminton national team (timnas) at the Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2023 has paid off. Of the three Indonesian representatives who made it to the semifinals today, Jonathan Christie (Jojo) and Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo made the all Indonesia finals in this Super 500 tournament.
Jojo managed to win the rubber game over Chinese representative Shi Yuqi with a score of 21-13, 15-21, and 21-19. Meanwhile, Chico also won a tough match with Angus Ng Ka Long from Hong Kong with a score of 17-21, 27-25, 22-20.
Furthermore, there is one more representative from the men’s doubles team Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin who has to fight today. Leo/Daniel will face Japanese representatives Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi who are the 2nd seeds in this tournament.
As a form of support for the Indonesian national team, PT Bank Negara Indonesia consistently participates as a sponsor of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI). BNI Corporate Secretary Okki Rushartomo Budiprabowo expressed his pride for the Indonesian national team who had fought to the semifinals.
“The entire BNI family feels the joy of the Indonesian team qualifying for the semifinals and hope to make it to the finals and win,” said Okki in a written statement, Saturday (28/1/2023).
Okki said this support was provided for education, athlete development and infrastructure to continue to support the creation of more young athletes with high achievements on the world stage.
Going forward, said Okki, his party is committed to continuing to support the development and coaching of the badminton branch that is being carried out by PBSI. This is done to continue to carve historic achievements in the next world.
“We are also very grateful because BNI was given the opportunity to be able to continue to contribute to the development of badminton in Indonesia, which always records global achievements,” he said.
For information, the schedule for the live broadcast of three Indonesian representatives in the semifinals of the Indonesia Masters 2023 will take place on Saturday, 28 January 2023 at 11.00 WIB and will be broadcast live on a TV station.
(fhs/ega)
