Hundreds Of Fan Gifts Fill The Hotel Lobby For 2021 IBF Locations, Danish Badminton: As Usual In Indonesia, This Is Extraordinary

Gifts from fans for players competing in IBF 2021 (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Hundreds of gift packages of various types and sizes sent by Indonesian badminton fans filled the lobby table of the Westin Resort Nusa Dua, which is the location for the 2021 Indonesia Badminton Festival, Tuesday.

The packages, which consist of flowers, gifts, and snacks from fans from various regions, are addressed to their favorite badminton players who are currently in Bali to compete.

One of the athletes who received gifts from fans was Hans-Kristian Solberg Vittinghus from Denmark. This men's singles badminton player looks very happy with the gift from Indonesian fans.

"As usual in Indonesia, this is an extraordinary thing. Actually we miss having an audience, but I really appreciate this prize," said Vittinghus as quoted by Antara, Tuesday.

For him, it is sad to know that the 2021 IBF event will not be attended by spectators, because Indonesian badminton fans are the best.

"We really miss it every time we go to Indonesia, this is a place with the best supporters. Even though there are no spectators, I really appreciate their every support both on social media and with these prizes," he said.

Due to the large number of packages, the hotel even divides the prizes by country to make it easier for athletes to search for prizes for them.

There are also prizes for Indonesian badminton players such as Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and Jonatan Christie.

In addition, the world number one men's singles badminton player Kento Momota also uploaded a story on his Instagram account showing his happiness after receiving dozens of gifts.

In his upload, Momota wrote thanks and expressions of happiness for gifts from fans in Indonesia.