The Minions Era Comes to a Close as Kevin Sanjaya Retires from Badminton

Jakarta: The era of “The Minions” in Indonesian badminton has come to an end after Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo followed his partner, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, in retiring from the sport that made their names renowned. Continue reading The Minions Era Comes to a Close as Kevin Sanjaya Retires from Badminton

The Future Of Marcus Fernaldi Gideon And Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo Is Uncertain

Jakarta: The Head Coach of the Indonesian Men’s Doubles department, Aryono Miranat, stated that he, along with the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), has not yet determined the fate of the pair Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, who are still on the list of the Indonesian national team. Continue reading The Future Of Marcus Fernaldi Gideon And Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo Is Uncertain

Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo: I Can’t Work With Herry IP Anymore

Jakarta: In an interview with CNN Indonesia, the former World No. 1 men’s doubles player Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo opened up about his tense relationship with Indonesia’s legendary men’s doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi. Continue reading Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo: I Can’t Work With Herry IP Anymore

Herry Ip Confirms Fallout With Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo

Jakarta: “Kevin said he doesn’t want to train with me. If you don’t feel right, then you don’t have to train with me,” said Herry Iman Pierngadi, the legendary men’s doubles coach of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI). Continue reading Herry Ip Confirms Fallout With Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo

Indonesian Shuttlers Arrive in Tokyo for the 2022 World Championships

Tokyo: The Indonesian badminton team landed in Japan on Thursday night. 15 shuttlers together with other coaches and staff members will begin their recovery process after a long traveling period from Jakarta since Thursday morning. Continue reading Indonesian Shuttlers Arrive in Tokyo for the 2022 World Championships

Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo to Spearhead Indonesia’s Challenge at 2022 All England

Jakarta: Although World No. 1 men’s doubles pair – Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo will not be playing at the 2022 German Open that takes place in the city of Mulheim, Germany, from March 8 to March 13, the “Minions” are looking for a strong start of the season at the All England Championships. Continue reading Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo to Spearhead Indonesia’s Challenge at 2022 All England

Fighting Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong & Marcus Gideon/Kevin Sukamuljo pull off ‘brutal’ escape at China Open

Changzhou: Malaysian men’s doubles pair Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong fought a tough 71-minute battle to move past Denmark’s Mathias Boe/Mads Conrad-Petersen in the second round of China Open. Continue reading Fighting Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong & Marcus Gideon/Kevin Sukamuljo pull off ‘brutal’ escape at China Open

Indonesia targets one title at World Championships

Jakarta: With the 2019 badminton World Championships kicking off next Monday in Basel, Switzerland and concluding with the final on August 25, Indonesia was sending 27 players to Switzerland but would only target one title at the world meet. Continue reading Indonesia targets one title at World Championships

PBSI sends 17 players to All England

Jakarta: The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) has sent 17 players to compete at the prestigious 2019 All England badminton tournament will be held at the Birmingham Arena, England, from March 6 to March 10. Continue reading PBSI sends 17 players to All England

Kento Momota tops Viktor Axelsen to enter Japan Open final

Tokyo: Kento Momota who has completed double-victory against Lee Chong Wei, Shi Yuqi, Chen Long, and defeated Lin Dan once thus far this year, has strengthened his status as the new king of badminton by beating World No. 1 Viktor Axelsen for the third time this season in the semi-final of Japan Open 21-18, 21-11 on Saturday in a 53-minute battle. Continue reading Kento Momota tops Viktor Axelsen to enter Japan Open final