Gloria Emanuelle Is Optimistic With Dejan To Be Able To Show Off In The 2022 Season

Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja (INSTAGRAM @ge_widjaja)

JAKARTA – Mixed doubles specialist Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja is optimistic about going through a series of tournaments in 2022. She believes she can show off with her new partner Dejan Ferdinansyah.

Gloria was expelled from Pelatnas PBSI and returned to club PB Djarum this month. There she was paired with her junior and got ready to welcome the German Open on March 8-13.

"This year I started pairing with Dejan. The target is because the new partner doesn't want to be burdened, enjoy the game, enjoy the new atmosphere. But of course, keep trying your best in every match," said Gloria as reported by the official PB Djarum website.

Gloria has been training together with Dejan. This opportunity is used as well as possible to hone communication so that if there is a tournament they are ready to compete.

Dejan stole the attention when paired with Serena Kani at the 2021 BWF World Championship in Huelva, Spain. At that time they were the only representatives of Indonesia in the event.

Gloria says that Dejan has his own strengths and challenges. However, in terms of experience and maturity he still needs flying hours.

"He is still fresh and young. His energy is fast. He has improved his hitting maturity and added experience. Our big target is the 2022 Paris Olympics, but we don't want to be burdened," said Gloria.

Apart from playing in the German Open, Dejan/Gloria Emanuelle are also scheduled to play in the All England tournament on March 16-20. Apart from that, they will also go to the Swiss Open which will take place March 22-27.