PBSI National Training Athletes And Trainers Receive Booster Vaccines

Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo (PBSI PR)

JAKARTA - The athletes and coaches of the National Training Center of PBSI received the third dose of vaccine or booster. This is important for athletes and coaches who frequently travel for international events.

The third dose of vaccine was administered on Friday, February 4, at the Cipayung National Training Center, East Jakarta. In addition to facilitating the athlete's journey, the provision of booster vaccines is also a measure to anticipate the surge in cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

"So indeed this booster vaccination is very important for PBSI athletes, coaches and support teams who will go to international matches," said PP PBSI's Head of Public Relations and Media Broto Happy in an official statement received by VOI.

“Many countries are now implementing mandatory booster vaccination as a condition of entry. Like Malaysia, which will soon hold the 2022 Asian Team Badminton Championships, they require us to have booster vaccinations," continued Broto.

Badminton athletes have a number of international agendas in the near future. After appearing at the Asian Team Badminton Championships in Malaysia, they are immediately gearing up for the German Open and All England next month.

The last two event names have so far not issued mandatory boosters like Malaysia. However, administering a third dose remains essential to provide protection for athletes on highly risky journeys.

The men's doubles athlete, Fajar Alfian, is grateful to be able to get the third vaccination even though the effect will be more pronounced. He hopes that this vaccination will be effective in preventing the spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus.

"The number of COVID-19, especially the Omicron variant, is increasing day by day, the transmission is very fast. I hope this is effective in preventing the spread of the virus and hopefully the pandemic will pass quickly and games will return to normal," Fajar said.

PBSI has released a list of players who will compete in the Team Asia Championships, German Open 2022, and All England. For the first championship, the national badminton parent sent the majority of young players.