JAKARTA - Indonesian women's doubles pair Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti said the silver medal they won from the 2023 Badminton World Championships in Denmark today was the fruit of patience in the process.
“ Didn't expect to get a silver medal from the World Championships. This is the result and process as well as our efforts and patience. Hopefully in the future it can be even better,” Fadia said as quoted from a written statement from PBSI received in Jakarta, Antara, Sunday, August 27.
Previously, Apri/Fadia had to admit the superiority of the first seed from China, Chen Qing Chen/Jia Yi Fan, with two straight games, 16-21, 12-21.
Regarding the course of the match, Apri/Fadia assessed that Chen/Jia were very well prepared for the game pattern, starting from the first service to extraordinary focus to being able to get points.
“Kitai, lawan dari haramanya sudah dapat dari awal. Ini pelajaran bagi saya. Mereka begitu fokus untuk mengalahkan kami,” ujar Fadia.
The world number 12 women's doubles also said it would make the experience at the World Championships a motivation to continue to process well in the future. Both also appreciated their respective appearances during their match in the tournament from early to final.
“ Thanks to Fadia who played amazingly today. Today's opponents are very strong. We have to learn from them, never tired and keep playing pressing. That's what we have to learn from the opponent, how to focus and be sure from the start, "” said Apri.
Both Apri and Fadia agreed that the World Championships were their turning point from their rocky journey in recent times. Apri said they did not want to continue to decline and continued to try to return to their best performance again.
This is a very extraordinary process. Before the World Championships, our performance was very low. We have to fight tremendously on each of them. We want to step by step up and finally get great results at this World Championship. Thank you to Fadia who was able to lead me to a silver medal in the World Championships,” said Apri.
Fadia also appreciated Indonesia's supporters who were present at the Royal Arena Copenhagen Stadium and those who supported it in the country.
“ Here many Indonesian supporters continue to support us. They continue to support even though we are behind points. We are happy and grateful for the supporters of Indonesia,” said Fadia.
I also dedicate this “Prestasi to the grandfather who died before the Japan Open. Grandpa is really waiting for me to get on the podium. I dedicate this achievement to grandfather in heaven, ” he added.
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