BAMTC's Historic Trophy Becomes A Provision For The 2025 Sudirman Cup

JAKARTA The historic trophy from the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship (BAMTC) will be Indonesia's capital to face the 2025 Sudirman Cup.

Indonesia won the title from the event after successfully defeating the host China 3-1 in the final match which took place at the Conson Gymnasium, Qingdao, China, on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

A double specialist badminton player, Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti, said that the result would be a stepping stone for the team to face other mixed team events in the future, nearest Sudirman Cup.

"Certainly this will be a stepping stone for the Sudirman Cup because in that event the strength of the team is very, very evenly distributed and strong from other countries. This is our capital to make there," said Fadia.

Fadia led the Indonesian badminton team with Rinov Rivaldy as captain when Indonesia climbed the highest podium and lifted the 2025 Badmiton Asia Mixed Team Championship (BAMTC) trophy.

In the final, Fadia contributed points with Rinov when he played in the first match. The other two points were secured by Alwi Farhan and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri/Daniel Martin.

The only Indonesian representative to lose the final match was Putri Kusuma Wardani. The 22-year-old badminton player lost against Xu Wen Jing in a two-game straight game.

"The feeling is definitely happy because all the teams are playing very well and those that are not sent are really supportive. We take care of each other's cohesiveness," said Fadia.

The 2025 Sudirman Cup is scheduled to take place from 27 April to 4 May 2025 at Fenghuang Gymnasium, China. Indonesia is one of 16 countries that will participate in the event.

In the history of the Sudirman Cup, Indonesia has only won once. The only title was obtained in the first edition, namely 1989 which was held in Jakarta.