Taufik Hidayat Answers Psychologist Polemic At PBSI National Training Center

Deputy Chairperson I of PBSI, Taufik Hidayat, emphasized that the problem of Pelatnas is not just a psychologist (Instagram/@taufhidayatofficial).

JAKARTA - Deputy General Chair I of PBSI, Taufik Hidayat, emphasized that the psychological problem is not the only problem that hinders the journey of national athletes.

Taufik gave an explanation regarding this psychologist's problem after the women's singles Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi admitted that she had to find a psychologist outside the PBSI National Training Center to overcome mental problems.

"Can you just need a psychologist? Not only psychologists, but another synergy is needed. Currently, whatever is conveyed by PBSI is always wrong," said Taufik in Jakarta.

The 2004 Olympic gold medalist further acknowledged that psychological assistance is an important aspect in helping to maintain the athlete's mentality amid pressure to achieve achievements.

However, that is not the only thing that must be addressed by all athletes. He stressed that qualified psychologists must also be accompanied by good training and physical training from each athlete.

Taufik said that the psychologist had actually been prepared by PBSI, but it was not easy to match athletes. For this reason, this issue is included in several aspects that will be evaluated by the federation.

"There are psychologists who can be personal, there are those who can be general in big things. It's not easy to take care of athletes. There have been psychologists, but they don't fit so change again. It's because athletes feel it."

"Therefore, the question is whether you are sure that you are really a psychologist. Athletes also have to reflect. What their technique is how physical they are," he said.

PBSI plans to hold a major evaluation on Thursday, June 26, 2025. However, the details of what will be discussed in these activities are not known with certainty.