The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has officially appointed Nova Widianto as the head coach of the national mixed doubles squad, securing a prominent figure to guide the country’s elite pairs on the international circuit. According to official announcements from governing bodies and sports reports, the appointment marks a major structural step for the camp as athletes prepare for upcoming World Badminton Federation (BWF) World Tour events and major international championships.
Nova brings an extensive competitive pedigree to the coaching seat, having won two World Championships titles and an Olympic silver medal during his playing career alongside partner Liliyana Natsir. His transition to coaching has included high-profile assignments on the regional circuit, where federation officials expect his tactical acumen and big-match experience to translate directly to the development of Indonesia’s current crop of mixed doubles contenders.
The leadership shift comes at a critical time for the national training center in Cipayung, Jakarta. PBSI leadership has emphasized that strengthening the mixed doubles department is a primary objective following mixed results in recent global competitions. Coaches and administrators face immediate pressure to optimize pairings, refine defensive rotations, and build consistent podium depth against dominant international rivals from China, Japan, and South Korea.
For fans and analysts following the sport globally, the appointment signals a concerted push by the Indonesian federation to reclaim dominance in a discipline historically rich with national success. Training regimens under the newly appointed staff are scheduled to ramp up immediately ahead of the next major international fixtures on the global calendar.
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