Odense: Indonesia’s World No. 1 men’s doubles pair, Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon got off to a strong start in the 2021 Denmark Open first round, seeing off French pair Christo Popov/Toma Junior Popov in straight games, 21-14 and 21-19 at Odense Sports Park, on Tuesday. Continue reading 2021 Denmark Open: Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo Advance to Second Round
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2020 Thomas Cup Quarter-finals Draw: Malaysia Meets Indonesia
Aarhus: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has released the draw result for the 2020 Thomas Cup quarter-finals right after the Thomas Cup group stage ended on Thursday.
The 2020 Thomas Cup quarter-finals will be played on Friday, and Malaysia was drawn to face tough opponents – Indonesia in the last eight of the 2020 Thomas Cup finals.
Having beaten by Malaysia at the Sudirman Cup quarter-finals two weeks ago, the Indonesian team would probably be full of desire to take revenge on Friday.
Two interesting match-ups for the tie between Malaysia and Indonesia would be the first men’s singles between Lee Zii Jia and Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and the first men’s doubles between Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik and Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo.
Lee Zii Jia defeated Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in the Sudirman Cup quarter-finals, while Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik spoiled Indonesia’s World No. 1 men’s pair’s dream of winning the Tokyo Olympic gold medal by beating Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo in the Tokyo Olympics quarter-finals.
Here’s the draw for the 2020 Thomas Cup quarter-finals:
Korea vs. Japan
Thailand vs. China
Denmark vs. India
Indonesia vs. Malaysia
2021 Sudirman Cup: Malaysia vs. Indonesia and China vs. Denmark in Quarter-Finals
Vantaa: The final-eight draw of the 2021 Sudirman Cup has been released, and Malaysia was handed a tough opponent as it will be up against the joint three and fourth seeds, Indonesia on Friday. Continue reading 2021 Sudirman Cup: Malaysia vs. Indonesia and China vs. Denmark in Quarter-Finals
China Sinks Finland, Indonesia Defeats Russia at 2021 Sudirman Cup
Vantaa: The Sudirman Cup defending champion – China, comfortably defeated host Finland 5-0 to open its campaign in the 2021 Sudirman Cup on Sunday. Continue reading China Sinks Finland, Indonesia Defeats Russia at 2021 Sudirman Cup
Susi Susanti Tosses Around The Idea of Switching Partners for Kevin Sukamuljo and Apriyani Rahayu
Jakarta: Indonesia’s badminton legend, the 1992 Barcelona Olympics women’s singles gold medalist said in an Instagram live on Monday that the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has to get better at preparing its badminton players for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Continue reading Susi Susanti Tosses Around The Idea of Switching Partners for Kevin Sukamuljo and Apriyani Rahayu
Rexy Mainaky, Herry Iman Pierngadi & Christian Hadinata Offer Their Takes on Kevin Sukamuljo/Marcus Gideon at the Tokyo Olympics
Jakarta: Rexy Mainaky, Herry Iman Pierngadi, and Christian Hadinata are among the biggest names in the history of badminton men’s doubles. Continue reading Rexy Mainaky, Herry Iman Pierngadi & Christian Hadinata Offer Their Takes on Kevin Sukamuljo/Marcus Gideon at the Tokyo Olympics
Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Upset Marcus Gideon/Kevin Sukamuljo in Olympic Quarters, But Job Is Not Finished Yet
Tokyo: Malaysia’s World No. 9 men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik ended their 7-match losing streak to World No. 1 Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo of Indonesia in the quarter-finals of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Thursday by beating the Indonesian pair 21-14, 21-17. Continue reading Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Upset Marcus Gideon/Kevin Sukamuljo in Olympic Quarters, But Job Is Not Finished Yet
Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo Continue to Shine at Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo: Indonesia’s World No. 1 men’s doubles pair, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo did not give their opponents, World No. 10 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty too much breathing room in the second Group A match on Monday, spending only 32 minutes to defeat the Indian pair with a landslide score of 21-13, 21-12. Continue reading Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo Continue to Shine at Tokyo Olympics
The Indonesian Badminton Team Starts Training in Kumamoto, Japan
Tokyo: The Indonesian badminton team, which is now in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, spent four days of self-isolation by doing light exercises in their rooms while waiting for the COVID-19 test results. Continue reading The Indonesian Badminton Team Starts Training in Kumamoto, Japan
Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo’s Toughest Opponent at Tokyo Olympics? Themselves
Jakarta: As the World No. 1 men’s pair – Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo of Indonesia still waiting to find out who will be their opponents at the Tokyo Olympics, they do know who their toughest one will be leading up to July 24 – the opening day of the badminton event in the Olympics. It’s themselves. Continue reading Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo’s Toughest Opponent at Tokyo Olympics? Themselves