PBSI Optimistic with the New Generation of Indonesian Badminton

Deputy Chairman I of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI), Taufik Hidayat, is optimistic about the regeneration of Indonesian badminton (document from the Ministry of Youth and Sports).

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman I of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI), Taufik Hidayat, is optimistic about the new generation of Indonesian badminton after seven players who have the status of debutants managed to reach the quarter-finals at the 2026 All England this week.

Indonesia managed to place as many as 10 athletes in the top eight at the Utilita Arena Birmingham. Of this number, seven badminton players, including the first time to experience the atmosphere of the world's oldest badminton tournament.

Taufik said that being able to travel far in a tournament as big as All England when he debuted was certainly an achievement that was promising and a good signal for the regeneration of the badminton sports branch.

"They showed courage, fighting spirit, and quality of play that makes us optimistic about the future of Indonesian badminton. Playing in a tournament as big as All England is not easy, especially for young players," he said.

The seven shuttlers who managed to travel far in the BWF Super 1000 tournament were the men's singles Alwi Farhan, men's doubles Rahmat Hidayat, mixed doubles Amri Syahnawi/Nita Violina Marwah, men's doubles Raymond Indra/Nikolaus Joaquin, and women's doubles Meilysa Trias Puspitasari.

Taufik advised that the match in the last eight was certainly not easy because there were many seeded players, but he wanted this opportunity to be used as best as possible by the players to gain experience.

"I want them not to feel intimidated or burdened by this. This is a very good opportunity to test yourself, measure your ability, and add valuable experience at the world level," he said.

The 2004 Athens Olympic gold medalist further advised these easy athletes to play full of confidence, play bravely, and enjoy every game.

"Don't think too much about who the opponent is or the ranking they have. Just focus on your own game, bring out the best ability, and show fighting spirit on the field. With that mentality, I'm sure they can give the best fight and continue to grow in the future," he said.