PBSI Optimistic Mixed Doubles Can Qualify For The 2024 Paris Olympics

JAKARTA The Head of PBSI's Foreign Relations Division, Bambang Roedyanto, is confident that the mixed doubles Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari have the opportunity to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Rinov/Pitha are the only mixed doubles that have a great chance of performing in Paris later. To qualify, they need to continue to pick up points in tournaments that count qualifiers.

"Indeed, now Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari are in 14th position, overtaken by the Dutch pair, Robin Tabeling/Selena Piek. However, there are still around five tournaments to compete. The difference in points is only hundreds," said Roedy.

One of the tournaments to be faced is the French Open 2024 which will take place 5-10 March 2024. After that, they will compete for the All England 2024 and Swiss Open 2024.

Of these three tournaments, the French Open 2024 and All England 2024 are good opportunities to get big points. If it could be in the top four or the final round, then the opportunity would be wide open.

"So, chances still exist as long as they can continue to be optimal in every tournament. Take as many points as possible before the race to Olympics ends. I think the decision will arrive at the Asian and European Championships later," said Roedy.

At the French Open 2024, Rinov/Pitha will start their journey against Japan's representative, Yuki Kaneko/Misaki Matsutomo.

The two pairs have previously clashed five times. Of the number of meetings, Rinov/Pitha had a record four wins and only lost one.