jpnn.com, PARIS - After struggling at the 2021 Denmark Open, a number of Indonesian badminton players will return to fight at another prestigious event, namely the 2021 French Open.
This tournament will take place at Stade Pierre de Coubertin, France, from October 26 to October 31, 2021.
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The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has labeled the 2021 French Open as the Super 750 event.
The winners of the 2021 French Open will be rewarded with 11,000 points, the runner-ups 9,350 points, and the semifinalists 7,700 points.
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This is certainly useful for boosting their position in the BWF standings table.
This competition provides a total prize of US$600,000.
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Unfortunately, Indonesia will not bring all its best players to the tournament.
At least 12 athletes who previously participated in the 2021 Denmark Open will not go to France.
Jonatan Christie and Anthony Sinisuka Ginting have been ruled out due to injury.
There are also other names who will not participate in the game, including Tommy Sugiarto (men's single), Ruselli Hartawan (women's single), Bagas Maulana and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri (men's doubles), Pramudya Kusumawardhana and Yeremia Erich Rambitan (men's doubles), Hafiz Faizal and Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja (mixed doubles), as well as Adnan Maulana and Mychelle Crhystine Bandaso (mixed doubles).
There has been no official statement from the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) regarding the withdrawal of those athletes.
However, it is rumored that the withdrawal of Indonesian players is due to their Covid-19 vaccination. Those who are vaccinated with Chinese Sinovac cannot enter a number of European countries.
This was stated by the head of foreign affairs of the PBSI, Bambang Roedyanto, through a post on his personal twitter account @rudyroedyanto.
"Some Indonesian players cannot participate in the French Open because they have to spend more than 14 days in Europe," he wrote.
"That's why Yere, Gloria, Bagas must go to Belgium first. Remember that Sinovac is not recognized."
Practically, Indonesia will only bring 10 single players and pairs to the 2021 French Open.
The following is the list of all Indonesian players that will participate in the upcoming event.
Men's Singles
1. Shesar Hiren Rhustavito
Women's Singles
1. Gregoria Mariska Tunjung
Men's Doubles
1. Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo
2. Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan
3. Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto
4. Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin
Women's Doubles
1. Nita Violina Marwah and Putri Syaikah Ulima Hidayat
2. Siti Fadia Silva Ramadanti and Ribka Sugiarto
Mixed Doubles
1. Praveen Jordan and Melati Daeva Oktavianti
2. Rinov Rivaldy and Pitha Haningtyas Mentari (mcr20/jpnn)
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