Ubed Tembus 16 Besar Japan Open on Debut Super 750, Reflects Consistency of PBSI Young Athletes Training with BNI

JAKARTA - Indonesian young badminton player Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah or Ubed advanced to the 16-strong Japan Open 2026 after defeating the Danish representative, Rasmus Gemke, in two straight games. The victory was achieved in Ubed's debut appearance at the BWF World Tour level Super 750 tournament.

The result was a positive start for Ubed in facing competition at a higher level and also showing the development of the regeneration of Indonesian men's singles. The Japan Open is one of the tournaments that brings together the world's top players.

Corporate Secretary of PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI Okki Rushartomo said, Ubed's achievement shows the importance of coaching athletes that are carried out consistently and in stages.

"World achievements do not come instantly, but through a consistent coaching process and strong collaboration. Therefore, BNI continues to support PBSI in producing a generation of successful athletes who are able to make Indonesia proud on the international stage," said Okki in a written statement.

According to Okki, the opportunity to compete in the Super 750 level tournament is an important capital for young athletes to gain experience, hone their skills, and build readiness to face players with higher rankings and experience.

"Ubed's journey shows that long-term investment in coaching can produce a generation of successors who are ready to compete at the world level," he said.

BNI has been a strategic partner of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) in supporting the training of national athletes at various levels. This support is aimed at strengthening the regeneration process and maintaining the continuity of Indonesia's badminton achievements.

The partnership is also part of BNI's contribution to the development of human resources and national sports achievements. The company believes that collaboration between federations, athletes, coaches, governments, and supporting partners is necessary to build a sustainable coaching ecosystem.

For Ubed, victory in the opening match of the 2026 Japan Open is not the end of the journey. The next round will be a continuation of the test to measure the consistency of the game and its ability to compete against the world's best players.

The success of breaking into the 16-team round at the Super 750 level is a positive signal for the regeneration of national badminton. The result also confirms that long-term coaching needs to continue to be maintained so that Indonesia has more young athletes who are ready to compete on the international stage. (ADV)