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View all search resultsRI eyes group stage at Thomas, Uber Cup
The Indonesian men’s team will be in Group A of the Thomas Cup with Malaysia, the Netherlands and England while the women’s team will square off against Korea, Malaysia and Australia in Group B of the Uber Cup.
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n official with the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) has said that the Indonesian teams competing in the Thomas and Uber Cup have the advantage over their opponents following the Badminton World Federation’s announcement of the draw results.
The Indonesian men’s team will be in Group A of the Thomas Cup with Malaysia, the Netherlands and England while the women’s team will square off against Korea, Malaysia and Australia in Group B of the Uber Cup.
“We have been spending the last month competing internally so we can maintain their skills, fighting spirit and also stamina. The coaches have also issued their evaluations for all players so they could improve. Overall, we are in a better condition, [we are] up and ready,” PBSI secretary-general Achmad Budiharto told The Jakarta Post on Monday.
However, he said he firmly expected the team would not underestimate its opponents and stay focused on training.
“We still have time to practice and improve,” he added.
When asked about the current pandemic and how it could pose a problem to the athletes and the tournament, Achmad acknowledged that the PBSI had a big concerns and therefore was doing everything it could to keep its athletes healthy.
“There will be tight safety and health protocols to follow during the tournament, including the no-spectators rule. From our side, we have been applying strict protocol, as well maintaining our athletes’ condition,” he said.
