JAKARTA - The 2026 Polytron Indonesia Open badminton tournament has prepared many surprises that will give a very different viewing experience to all badminton fans in the country.
The BWF World Tour tournament at the Super 1000 level is scheduled to take place on June 2-7, 2026 at the Istora Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), Senayan, Jakarta. Hundreds of top world badminton players are confirmed to attend to enliven it.
Chairman of the Indonesia Open 2026 Implementation Committee, Achmad Budiharto, ensured that this year's event will present a new experience that combines sports with technology, both on and off the court.
"Viewers will enjoy various exciting activities, interactive areas, and the latest technology integrated in the implementation," said Budiharto in a press conference held in Jakarta.
The concept is designed to provide a different experience for spectators and the media while strengthening the appeal of the Indonesia Open, which is known as one of the world-class badminton events.
Budiharto said that the committee also ensured wider accessibility for badminton fans by presenting more affordable ticket prices.
"The reason is so that more badminton lovers can come directly. This is part of our effort to bring badminton closer to the community," he said.
This new concept and approach are part of the committee's efforts to make the Indonesia Open a "people's badminton festival" that can be accessed by all layers of badminton lovers in Indonesia.
To support the success of the tournament, the organizers also partnered with Polytron as the main sponsor. This support also confirms Polytron's commitment to contributing to badminton.
Polytron's Commercial Director, Tekno Wibowo, said that they would bring innovation in sustainable technology to the Indonesia Open 2026, which is part of the company's big vision.
"We hope that this tournament will not only be a venue for proving the achievements of national athletes in their own country, but also a showcase that proves the great potential for innovation and the spirit of togetherness of Indonesia to the international community," he said.
Secretary General of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI), Ricky Soebagdja, said that the Indonesia Open has a crucial role in the world badminton calendar as well as being an important momentum for national athletes.
"Indonesia Open 2026 is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the BWF calendar. This is not just about being the host, but also a great opportunity for athletes to achieve achievements in front of their own public," said Ricky.
Names such as Jonatan Christie, Alwi Farhan, Fajar Alfian, Muhammad Shohibul Fikri, Putri Kusuma Wardani, Febi Setianingrum/Rachel Allessya Rose, Jafar Hidayatullah/Felisha Alberta, to Nikolaus Joaquin/Raymond Indra will be part of Indonesia's strength in this tournament.
Indonesia has long been fasting from the event. The men's doubles Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo were the last representatives to feel the title in the 2021 edition.
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