Indonesian Badminton Squad Targeted To Win All England 2022, At Least One Title Must Be Brought Home

Indonesian badminton squad in training (Photo: PBSI)

JAKARTA – The Indonesian badminton squad for the All England is targeted to win. The men's singles, men's doubles, and women's doubles sectors are the mainstay to bring home the title.

As is known, Indonesia sent the best representatives to the world's oldest championship. With the material of top players, at least one title must be brought back to the country.

"I set a target, this year there must be an Indonesian representative who won. The question of where the title can be achieved, at least from the men's singles, men's doubles, or women's doubles," said Head of Binpres PP PBSI, Rionny Mainaky, who also serves as team manager.

For this year, Indonesia includes Anthony Ginting, Jonatan Christie, and Shesar Hiren Rhustavito in the men's singles number. Meanwhile, in the women's singles, there is Gregoria Mariska Tunjung.

As for the men's doubles, the mainstay pair Marcus Fernaldi/Kevin Sanjaya departed with Hendra Setiawan/Mohammad Ahsan and Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto.

The title favorite is also in the hands of doubles Greysia Polii/Apriyani Rahayu who came with the title of gold winner at the Tokyo Olympics. Meanwhile, Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari from mixed doubles could make a surprise.

"Speaking of opportunities, I can say that our opportunities are still open. This is because we include the best and strongest players," said Rionny.

The level of the All England championship is quite large when compared to other tournaments. This tournament is usually followed by all the best players in the world and there is even an assumption that an athlete's career is not complete if he has not won the All England.

In addition to putting his hope in the names of the mainstays, Rionny also hopes that the young Indonesian players sent there can give the best results. To get the best results, they are asked not to be afraid to face the top badminton players.

"I hope they can perform well and try to enjoy the match. Take out all the results of the training so far," said Rionny.

The BWF Super 1000 level tournament will take place on March 16-20. Indonesia last won this event in 2020 when Praveen Jordan/Melati Daeva Oktavianti defeated Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Sapsiree Taerattanachai.