Wang Zhi Yi: Victory At Indonesia Masters Triggers Spirit Ahead Of Paris Olympics

Chinese women's singles Wang Zhi Yi took pictures after holding a press conference with reporters at Istora Senayan Jakarta, Sunday (28/1/2024). (ANTARA/Arnidhya Nur Zhafira)

JAKARTA - Chinese women's singles Wang Zhi Yi said the 2024 Indonesia Masters title triggered his enthusiasm ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Not only was it a motivation, the victory over Nozomi Okuhara from Japan in the top party of the Indonesia Masters 2024 also marked his first title in the BWF tournament throughout his career. “Of course happy because this is my first title. Of course this is also my motivation to be better and improve my performance going forward, Wang said at a press conference at Istora Senayan Jakarta, Antara, Sunday, January 28. Regarding the course of the match, Wang said Okuhara played well today. He did not deny that there were some attacks from opponents that made it quite difficult. My “Lawan today played quite fast. Overall, the game is pretty good and tenuous. That's of course because he's one of the top and good players,” Wang said. "Overall, I think I played well today, although there are some details that I have to fix going forward. I'm pretty sure I can qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics," he added. Furthermore, the world number 10 women's singles said that her victory also felt more special because she was at Istora Senayan, which she considered to be home to tepok bulu sports lovers. “ Always memorable to play here. Supporters and badminton enthusiasts are very busy on Istora, so I really like to compete here,” said the badminton player who is synonymous with his headband.

With Wang's victory, China has brought home three titles from the Indonesia Masters 2024. Previously, Zheng Si Wei/Huang Ya Qiong mixed doubles and women's doubles Liu Sheng Shu/Tan Ning also stood on the highest podium today. Meanwhile, Indonesia managed to pass only one representative in the final round of the Indonesia Masters 2024. Akan bertanding ganda putra Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin yang bersua dengan wakil Denmark sekaligus unggulan kedua, Kim Astrup/Anders Skaarup Rasmusen di babak plungkas turnamen BWF Super 500 ini.