Marcus Injured, Minions Withdraw From Indonesia Open 2023

The pair Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon. (Photo: Twitter.com/@INABadminton)

JAKARTA - Unpleasant news of approaching Indonesian badminton lovers, especially fans from Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon. The pair nicknamed the Minions were forced to miss the Indonesia Open 2023 event.

The host's men's doubles had to withdraw because Marcus had a bit of problems on the right heel. The player who was born in Jakarta, March 9, 1991, was again sidelined due to an injury after previously experiencing problems with the back.

The head coach of Indonesia's men's doubles, Herry Iman Pierngadi, revealed that the injury experienced by Marcus had actually been around for a long time. However, this is the first time the injury has felt pain again and has disturbed the player.

"Marcus Fernaldi Gideon is sick on the right heel. Previously, he had carried out surgery on the left heel," said the coach nicknamed the Fire Dragon.

"On the way, the legs on the right side began to hurt so that therapy had to be carried out until they were wrapped," he continued.

Herry IP said that the psychological condition of the two athletes had actually started to improve even though they had not been able to win the title. In addition, the Minions communication has also improved again.

"We will speak again after the Indonesia Open 2023 tournament. The communication between the two is going very well. I see that there are no problems between the two. There is nothing to worry about," said Herry IP.

Apart from The Minions in the men's doubles sector, from the men's singles sector, Shesar Hiren Rhustavito also resigned due to injury. The player who was born on March 3, 1994, still could not play after still undergoing injury healing on the calf.