JAKARTA - The Central Board of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PP PBSI) has selected the 20 best athletes to fill the 2021 Sudirman Cup squad consisting of 11 men and nine women.
In the event which will take place in Vantaa City, Finland, September 26-October 3, the men's singles, women's singles and men's doubles sectors will each bring three representatives. While the women's doubles and mixed doubles two representatives.
"The Sudirman Cup team was chosen from the best athletes, seeing their readiness in training and simulation sessions. Indeed, some did not win, but their game was very good, it did not disappoint," said PP PBSI's Head of Development and Achievement, Rionny Mainaky, as quoted by Antara, Monday.
In the remaining time, PBSI is still boosting the preparation of the Sudirman Cup team members. Both physically and technically continue to be trained in order to pursue the best performance.
Regarding the appointment of young athletes, Rionny explained that those who entered had proven themselves through their previous qualities and achievements. They are Putri Kusuma Wardani and Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo (women's singles), and Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari (mixed doubles).
"Putri and Rinov/Pitha have proven themselves to be the champions of the Spain Masters. They are also good technically and capable, and I think they are ready to compete in the team event," explained Rionny.
"For Ester, she is an attacking player, I think this can be a pressure for the opponent, especially since the game is not widely known to the opponent. Besides that, this is all part of the regeneration and experience program for them," he added.
As for the team captain, Rionny has not yet appointed who will carry the title and will only confirm it in the next few days.
The following is the complete list of the Indonesian Sudirman Cup squad.
Son:Anthony Sinisuka GintingJonatan ChristieShesar Hiren RhustavitoMarcus Fernaldi GideonKevin Sanjaya SukamuljoMohammad AhsanHendra SetiawanFajar AlfianMuhammad Rian Ardianto Praveen Jordan Rinov Rivaldy
Daughter:Gregoria Mariska TunjungPrincess Kusuma WardaniEster Nurumi Tri WardoyoGreysia Polii Apriyani Rahayu Ribka Sugiarto Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti Melati Daeva Oktavianti Pitha Haningtyas Mentari
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