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Herry IP’s Magic, Fajar Alfian’s Deep Message

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

Men’s doubles coach magic show, Herry Iman Pierngadi from Thomas Cup 2020 (2021) and touching messages Dawn Alfian be the most popular sports news.

In addition, the criticism that was made by Taufik Hidayat after the Red and White flag could not fly in the Thomas Cup also attracted readers’ interest.

Here are the three most popular news on the CNNIndonesia.com sports channel in the last 24 hours.

1. Thomas Cup, Herry IP’s Show of Magic and Courage

Men’s doubles coach Herry IP was hit hard when Indonesia’s men’s doubles failed to win a medal at the Olympics. He then succeeded in responding by contributing greatly to winning the Thomas Cup.

Indonesia has the top two seeds, Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan but there are no Olympic medals to take home.

The pressure for the men’s doubles was even greater after in the Sudirman Cup, Kevin/Marcus’ appearance was anti-climax and they lost the duel against Malaysia. However, Herry IP was able to turn things around by demonstrating his prowess in concocting tactics and pairing.

2. Messages Touching Fajar Alfian After Indonesia Wins Thomas Cup

Men’s doubles badminton player, Fajar Alfian, is grateful for the opportunity and managed to end Indonesia’s 19-year wait to win the Thomas Cup.

Fajar and his partner, Muhammad Rian Ardianto became one of the point contributors for Indonesia in the final. Fajar/Rian defeated the Chinese pair, He Ji Ting/Zhou Hao Dong after a two-game game with a score of 21-12, 21-19.

Fajar/Rian performed extraordinary throughout the 2020 Thomas Cup (2021). Both of them show that they can be a reliable pair even though in terms of BWF ranking, they are below two Indonesian men’s doubles pairs, Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan.

3. Taufik About the Flag Not Flying in the Thomas Cup: Shame

Former badminton player, Taufik Hidayat made a scathing criticism because Indonesia’s success in winning the Thomas Cup was not accompanied by the raising of the red and white flag.

This is the aftermath of sanctions from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) which stated that Indonesia was not compliant in implementing the doping test program.

“Congratulations, the Thomas Cup returned to INDONESIA. Thank you for the hard work of the Indonesian Badminton team.. but there is something strange that the red and white flag is not there? Replaced with the PBSI flag,” wrote Taufik on his Instagram account.

“What’s wrong with LADI and our government? Especially the Menpora KONI and KOI? What have you been doing all this time? It’s a shame for the country of Indonesia. Don’t expect to host the Olympics or the World Cup, even small things can’t be done. It’s a mess in the sports world.”

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