JAKARTA - Alwi Farhan Alhasny's brilliant performance in winning the 2026 Australia Open is a clear proof that the process of regeneration and training of athletes that are run consistently is starting to show positive results. This achievement also reflects the effectiveness of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) coaching program which has received continuous support from PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI.
BNI Corporate Secretary Okki Rushartomo said this record is a positive indicator of the ongoing national badminton regeneration process. This achievement not only reflects the quality of individual athletes, but also shows that a strong coaching ecosystem is able to produce a generation of successors who are ready to compete on the world stage.
"BNI believes that great achievements are born from a consistent coaching process. Therefore, we continue to support PBSI in building a strong foundation for the birth of a generation of Indonesian champions. The achievements of young athletes at the Australian Open are a positive signal that the process is on the right track," said Okki.
Alwi Farhan became the champion in the men's singles sector of the 2026 Australian Open after defeating Dong Tian Yao (China) with straight games 21-13, 21-13 in the final match. Alwi's impressive performance once again confirmed his potential as one of Indonesia's future badminton assets.
International Flying Hours Shape Mental Champion
Meanwhile, the women's doubles sector also presents optimism through the pair of Meilysa Trias Puspitasari and Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma. Although they had to be satisfied in the runner-up position after losing to Jia Yi Fan/Shu Xian Zhang (China), Ana/Trias still showed a performance that should be appreciated after reaching the final of the 2026 Australian Open.
On the other hand, the struggle of Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah is also worthy of attention. Although his steps stopped in the semifinals after facing the Chinese representative, Dong Tian Yao, the athlete who is familiarly called Ubed managed to record an important achievement in his career by reaching the semifinals of the BWF Super 500 tournament for the first time.
According to Okki, the experience of competing in various international tournaments is an important aspect in shaping the mental champion, increasing competitiveness, and accelerating the process of maturing athletes towards the world elite level.
"Every international match provides valuable lessons for young athletes. Flight time, experience in dealing with pressure, and the ability to adapt to the world's best opponents are important capital to form successful athletes who are able to maintain the tradition of Indonesia's badminton glory," he added.
BNI considers that every achievement of young athletes is not only measured from the podium of champions, but also from the process of character formation, improvement of game quality, and accumulation of experience that will be valuable assets in their future career journey.
"We see that more and more young Indonesian athletes are able to compete at the international level as an important capital for the sustainability of national badminton achievements. BNI will continue to support structured and sustainable coaching efforts so that the regeneration process runs strong and is able to produce more successful athletes in the future," said Okki.
As a strategic partner of PBSI, BNI is committed to continue supporting the development of the national badminton ecosystem, ranging from youth development to strengthening achievements at the elite level. Through close and sustainable collaboration, BNI hopes to contribute to producing more successful athletes who will make Indonesia famous on the world stage. This support is also expected to strengthen Indonesia's position as one of the main forces in world badminton. (ADV)
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