Susy Susanti Talks About The Achievement Of The 2024 Uber Thomas Cup

The Indonesian men's team brought home the runners-up of the 2024 Thomas Cup (doc. PBSI).

JAKARTA The national badminton legend, Susy Susanti, appreciated the runners-up results obtained by Indonesia in the women's and men's team championships, Thomas & Uber Cup 2024.

The 1992 Barcelona Olympic gold medalist said the result of the contingent containing young and senior players had shown good athlete regeneration.

"Regeneration is quite good. Of course we hope that the coaching of young athletes can continue to be sustainable in all sectors so that we can continue to excel in international events," said Susy when contacted.

The men's and women's teams both lost to the Chinese home team in the final match of the 2024 Thomas & Uber Cup, Sunday, May 5, 2024. The women's team lost 0-3, while the men's team lost with a final score of 1-3.

Gregoria Mariska Tunjung and his friends left for China with a target until the semifinals. This means that they have exceeded the target given by PBSI.

Meanwhile, the men's team deviated slightly from their goals. Fajar Alfian and his friends left for this event with the target of bringing home the trophy, the last time they won in 2021.

Susi said the men's and women's teams had shown their struggle. He assessed that the roles of young athletes and debutants in this tournament gave Indonesia many hopes.

"Our athletes have struggled as much as possible. We remain proud and always support them. Keep the spirit and get ready to return to face the next match," he said.

The final party in China is the first final for the women's team since the 2008 Uber Cup. Unfortunately, the dream to end the 28-year title drought still has to be delayed.

The result is the third final and the second runner-up in a row for the men's team in the Thomas Cup. In the second edition of last year, the men's team actually reached the final to maintain their chances of defending the title, but they lost against India.