TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesian Badminton The Association (PBSI) will hold three international badminton competitions in Nusa Dua, Bali province, from November 16 to December 5, 2021, after suspending those events for two years due to COVID-19.
PBSI President Agung Firman Sampurna announced the competitions in an official statement received here on Saturday.
The association plans to hold the Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2021 BWF World Tour Super 500 from November 16 to 21, SimInvest Indonesia Open 2021 BWF World Tour Super 1000 from November 23 to 28, BWF World Tour Finals 2021 from December 1 to 5, reported . .
The total prize pool for the events will be $ 600,000, $ 850,000 and $ 1.5 million, respectively, he said.
“The implementation of the three international competitions here shows that Indonesia is recognized as the qibla of the badminton world,” commented the president.
In addition, the events will feature world-class badminton players and draw the attention of badminton fans to Bali, he added.
Several renowned Indonesian players: Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, Jonatan Christie, Shesar Hiren Rhustavito, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon / Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, Hendra Setiawan / Mohammad Ahsan, Fajar Alfian / Muhammad Rian Ardianto and others will compete in the international events. he said.
The tournaments, which are expected to be attended by around 300 of the best badminton players from 26 countries, will be conducted with a bubble system to protect all players, coaches and officials from COVID-19, Sampurna said.
“The best in the world badminton Players from several prominent badminton countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Denmark, England and Russia, have expressed their willingness to participate in the events, “he added.
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