Jonathan Christie Feels It's A Miracle To Be Able To Appear At All England 2022: In 2 Days I Tested Negative

Jonathan Christie was given a miracle to appear at the All England 2022. (PBSI Doc.)

JAKARTA - Indonesian badminton player, Jonatan Christie, feels lucky to be able to appear in the All England 2022 event. He thinks that there is a miracle behind his participation this time.

Jonathan Christie was initially threatened with not being able to perform because he had tested positive for COVID-19. He was exposed to the virus while appearing at the German Open 2022, last week.

Luckily, a few days before the All England 2022 was played, Jonathan Christie was declared cured. After two tests, the Indonesian men's singles player tested negative for COVID-19.

"Praise God, I am grateful to be able to play in All England today. It is truly a miracle because in two days I got negative results in two tests," said Jonatan in a written statement, as reported by Antara.

The player who is familiarly called Jojo had felt pessimistic about being able to defend the Red and White in Birmingham. Luckily, he was allowed to fly following the national team group from Germany to England.

As a result, Jojo made it through the first round of the All England 2022, Wednesday, March 16. Despite the difficulties, he managed to beat French badminton player Brice Leverdez in the rubber game 21-9, 16-21, 21-17.

"Today I was able to control the match from the start. In the first game I was able to enjoy the game," said Jojo.

After being exposed to COVID-19, the PB Tangkas club player admitted that his current condition had not recovered 100 percent. However, he will try to continue to perform optimally.

"Currently recovery is not one hundred percent but I am trying my best to restore my physical condition and stamina," said Jojo.