Qingdao: Indonesia made history by securing their first-ever Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship (BAMTC) 2025 title after defeating China 3-1 in the final at Conson Gymnasium, Qingdao, China, on Sunday.
Decisive Victory Seals Historic Win
The championship was clinched in the fourth match, where Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Daniel Marthin dominated China’s Chen Xu Jun and Huang Di, winning 21-15, 21-9 in straight games.
This victory marks Indonesia’s first-ever BAMTC title since the tournament’s inception in 2017, surpassing their previous best achievement—a semifinal finish in 2019, where they shared the bronze medal with Hong Kong.
Final Match Breakdown
Mixed Doubles: Rinov Rivaldy / Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti gave Indonesia the first point with a commanding 21-11, 21-13 victory over Gao Jia Xuan / Wu Meng Ying.
Men’s Singles: Alwi Farhan, the rising 19-year-old talent, extended Indonesia’s lead with a 21-15, 21-13 win over China’s Hu ZheAn.
Highlights of Alwin Farhan vs. Hu ZheAn in the 2025 BAMTC final:
Women’s Singles: China pulled one back as Xu Wen Jing defeated Putri Kusuma Wardani 21-12, 21-13, narrowing the score to 2-1.
Men’s Doubles (Decider): Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Daniel Marthin sealed the championship with a dominant 21-15, 21-9 victory, securing Indonesia’s historic first BAMTC title.
A New Era for Indonesian Badminton
This triumph cements Indonesia’s status as a major force in Asian badminton, breaking China’s dominance in the tournament. With their first BAMTC gold, Indonesia sets the stage for future team successes on the continental and global stage. 🎉🏆
