JAKARTA The men's singles badminton player Jonatan Christie was so enthusiastic about getting the trust to captain the Indonesian team for the 2025 Sudirman Cup.
Jonathan was chosen captain for the first time based on the voting results of the athletes. He will be accompanied by Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja as deputy captain.
"There must be more responsibility as captain. So, quite excited and certainly happy because there will be new experiences and lessons that can be obtained," said Jonatan.
Indonesia is present at the 2025 Sudirman Cup with the second seed status and the target is to reach the final. Jonathan and his friends are behind China as the first seed and defending champion.
Indonesia's journey in the mixed team event will start from Group D with India, England and Denmark. The two best teams will later advance to the knockout stages.
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Indonesia faces the 2025 Sudirman Cup with the composition of young and senior players. In the men's singles there are Alwi Farhan and Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah who accompany Jonatan.
"My biggest hope is that junior brothers can learn a lot from the Sudirman Cup match this time to provide them in the future," said Jonatan.
As for Gloria, this is the second time she has been appointed as deputy captain. At the 2023 Sudirman Cup, Gloria also got the same assignment.
"Praise God for being trusted to join the Sudirman Cup team and become vice-captain. I will help captain Jonathan so that the team can always support each other, be united and solid."
"Communication is very important in a team event like this. So, everything must be discussed. I hope there we can get maximum results," said Gloria.
The 2025 Sudirman Cup will take place from 27 April to 5 May at Xiamen Olympic Sports Center Fenghuang Gymnasium, Xiamen, China.
It is certain that Indonesia cannot be strengthened by Leo Rolly Carnando and Gregoria Mariska Tunjung. Both players are not in top condition so they have to take a break.
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