JAKARTA - Men's singles badminton player Jonatan Christie decided to withdraw from the 2026 BWF Indonesia Masters Super 500 event which will take place this week.
Jojo, a nickname for Jonatan, said that the decision to withdraw was because he prioritized his physical condition after playing in the Malaysia Open and India Open 2026.
"After competing in two consecutive tournaments with quite high intensity, I think I need to listen to my body and mind to rest for a while to avoid things that are not expected to happen," he wrote on Instagram.
The 2018 Asian Games gold medallist revealed that his condition is currently fine, but he needs to take a rest so that he can get back in shape and be ready to fight again.
"With a very heavy heart, I have decided to withdraw from this week's Indonesia Masters match which will take place at Istora," continued the statement.
Jonatan also apologized to fans and asked for prayers to be able to meet again at Istora in June 2026 in the Indonesia Open, which is a BWF Super 1000 level.
"I hope to be able to compete again at Istora in the Indonesia Open in June. See you," he said.
The Indonesia Masters 2026 will take place on January 20-25, 2026. Indonesia will send 25 representatives to the tournament plus Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja who will play with Singaporean partner Hee Kai Terry.
In the men's singles sector, Indonesia will send six representatives, including Anthony Sinisuka Ginting who was not previously on the list. The other five names are Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah, Alwi Farhan, Muhamad Yusuf, Yohanes Saut Marcellyno, and Prahdiska Bagas Shujiwo.
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