Puan: Defeat In Sudirman Cup Momentum To Improve The Regeneration Of Badminton Athletes

Chairman of the House of Representatives and Chairperson of the PDIP DPP Puan Maharani (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, encourages the evaluation of athlete regeneration after the Indonesian badminton team lost to the South Korean team in the semifinals of the Sudirman Cup 2025.

Even so, Puan still appreciated the appearance of the Indonesian badminton team because the spirit and fighting spirit of the athletes had made the nation proud in the international arena.

"We are still proud of the enthusiasm and hard work of the athletes. This defeat is not the end, but the beginning of a big evaluation to rise and appear stronger in the future," said Puan, Monday, May 5.

Puan emphasized that the defeat of the Indonesian badminton team at the 2025 Sudirman Cup must be used as a momentum to immediately fix the athlete regeneration system. He said that continuous coaching for athletes needs to be done.

"Athlet regeneration should not be half-hearted. This is the time for coaching to be carried out from the grassroots with a sustainable system and in favor of mental development and the character of the champion," said Puan.

It is known that the Indonesian badminton team had to admit the superiority of South Korea in the semifinals of the 2025 Sudirman Cup in a duel that lasted a total of six hours. Indonesia faced South Korea in the semifinals of the Sudirman Cup 2025 which was held at Fenghuang Gymnasium, Xiamen, China, Saturday, May 3. The Indonesian team collapsed with a score of 2-3.

Puan assessed that the defeat reflected stagnation in the development of achievement sports, especially badminton, which has been one of the pillars of public expectations. According to him, the regeneration of badminton athletes still needs to be improved.

"There needs to be consistency in the coaching of young athletes, not only from the technical aspect, but also mentally and mentally and ready to compete at the highest level," explained the PDIP legislator from the Central Java electoral district.

Therefore, the former Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture invited all stakeholders in the sports sector to work together to overcome the problem of regeneration in badminton. Puan said that all parties need mutual cooperation to fix existing shortcomings.

"This is not a matter of who is wrong, but how can we improve together. The role of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, KOI, PBSI, and local governments is very important to build a solid and sustainable system," said Puan.

Puan reminded that achievement sports cannot be built instantly. According to him, long-term investment is needed, tiered competitions, structured training, and psychological support for young athletes.

"We must believe in the process. With strong synergy, Indonesian badminton can rise and become the main force in the world," concluded Puan.