jpnn.com, BALI - Indonesia will host three international badminton tournaments in Bali in mid-November to early December.
The tournaments include the Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2021 BWF World Tour Super 750, with a total prize of US$600,000, happening on November 16 to November 21.
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There is also the SimInvest Indonesia Open 2021 BWF World Tour Super 1000 on November 23 to November 28, with a total prize of US$850,000.
Finally, there is the BWF World Tour Finals on December 1 to December 5, with a total prize of US$1.5 million.
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Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) chairman Agung Firman Sampurna said that the three tournaments would be held at the International Convention Center & Westin Resort, Nusa Dua, Bali.
"Three international tournaments, starting from the Daihatsu Indonesia Masters, SimInvest Indonesia Open, to the BWF World Tour Finals, are awards for Indonesia, which is internationally recognized as the mecca of world badminton," said Agung in a written release.
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Agung said he fully supported the three prestigious events because it would be the first time they were held in Indonesia during his leadership at the badminton organization.
Even though it is still in the midst of a pandemic, he was optimistic that the best badminton athletes from all over the world competing in Bali would instead revive the island's economy.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster also said that he fully supported the three badminton tournaments as they would give a positive image to his region.
The Island of the Gods is chosen because the Covid-19 vaccination program in the area has reached 100 percent.
In addition, Bali, which is famous for its tourism, can turn the wheels of the economy again after the stagnation due to the pandemic.
"Thank you to the PBSI for choosing Bali as the venue for these international badminton championships," Wayan said.
"These badminton events are very important for us to test whether we would be able to hold the championships well while dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. In the future, Bali will host many international events," he added.
The Indonesian badminton team plans to send some of its best players to the three tournaments.
Players such as Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, Jonatan Christie, Shesar Hiren Rhustavito, Marcus Fernaldi, Kevin Sanjaya, Hendra Setiawan, Mohammad Ahsan, as well as up-and-coming Fajar Alfian and Rian Ardianto, are confirmed to take part in the tournaments.
Not only that, a row of international players such as Viktor Axelsen from Denmark, Kento Momota from Japan, Carolina Marin from Spain, and Akane Yamaguchi from Japan would also take part in the year-end tournaments. (pbsi/mcr16/mcr20/jpnn)
This news has been broadcast on JPNN.com with the title: Indonesia Siap Menjadi Tuan Rumah 3 Turnamen Bulu Tangkis di Bali