10 Days Break Towards BAC 2023, Mixed Doubles Rehan/Lisa Intensive Exercise Focus On Power

Mixed doubles Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati defeated Chinese pair Zheng Si Wei/Huang Ya Qiong in the semifinals of All England 2023/ANTARA

JAKARTA - Mixed doubles Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati maximize the 10-day gap at the Cipayung National Training Center, East Jakarta, by undergoing intensive training to prepare for the 2023 Badminton Asia Championship (BAC). The 11th ranked pair did not have long time to prepare, so they also maximized the exercise by increasing focus and power. "Our preparation is only for a short time, there is only a 10 day gap after returning from the European tour. So we just maximize the available time," said Rehan in an official statement from PP PBSI in Jakarta, Antara, Wednesday, April 19. The two preparation points are the result of an evaluation of their performance in Europe which is considered lacking and needs quality improvement. "We focus on focusing on the field. After four matches in Europe yesterday, we want to improve and improve our focus again, as well as power," Rehan explained. The results were quite good on the European tour, making Rehan/Lisa hope to advance well in the tournament that will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on April 25-30. Even Rehan/Lisa is not awkward by saying they are eyeing the podium position. " Lisa and I have pretty good capital from yesterday's European tour so I hope that later we can play better, maximize, and want to get on the podium," said Rehan. If Rehan/Lisa can achieve their personal target by winning the title, this achievement will be a surprise for the Red and White Squad in Dubai. Previously, PBSI only targeted three championship titles from the 2023 BAC which were projected to be recorded from three numbers, namely men's singles, men's doubles, and women's singles. "I hope there will be three Asian (sports). There are men's singles, men's doubles, and women's singles," said PP PBSI Head of Development and Achievement Rionny Mainaky when met at the Cipayung National Training Center, East Jakarta.