Coach Hopes Indonesian Women's Singles Can Weigh Thailand.

Putri Kusuma Wardani, one of the singles faced with contributing points in the women's team final of the 2025 SEA Games (doc. NOC Indonesia).

JAKARTA The Indonesian women's singles coach, Imam Tohari, wants his foster children to be able to keep up with Thailand's host players when they meet in the final of the 2025 SEA Games badminton team.

The Indonesian and Thai women's badminton squad will clash for the gold medal at Thamasat Rangsit Gym 4, Bangkok, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The matches between the two countries began at 10.00 WIB.

Imam said that he had evaluated the semifinal match against Malaysia. He also hopes that his team can improve their shortcomings.

"(Thailand) is quite strong, but this is a team match. So, I hope this second single and single, whoever is fielded can take points for the team," he said in a statement received.

In the match against Malaysia, the Indonesian women's singles played Putri Kusuma Wardani, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, and Mutiara Ayu Puspitasari. Of the three names, only Gregoria felt defeat.

The bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics was installed against Wong Ling Ching. He lost after struggling in a rubber game.

"For Gregoria, unfortunately, it was released in the first game. The focus and concentration were shattered, could not return when in such a situation," said Imam.

He further said that the three mainstay women's singles Indonesia is very ready for tomorrow's decisive match. He wants them to be able to bring out all their abilities in crucial situations.

"From their readiness, today after training, I think it is very good. The condition is okay. Later we will also have another gathering to discuss who is ready to be deployed. He who is mentally must be ready, must be brave," he said.

The clash between the Indonesian and Thai women's teams is a rematch from the 2023 SEA Games final in Cambodia. At that time, Indonesia had to settle for a silver medal after losing 0-3.