Indonesian athletes swept every available title at the MilkLife Indonesia Junior International Series 2026, which concluded on Sunday at the Djarum Arena in Kudus, Central Java.
Tournament at Djarum Arena
The tournament drew young badminton competitors from eight countries across the globe. Play spanned both girls’ and boys’ divisions across the U-13, U-15, U-17, and U-19 age groups.
Committee president Yuni Kartika said that the championship provides a vital arena for junior athletes to gain international combat experience.
“We believe that in the years to come, this tournament will be followed by more quality junior players from more countries, which makes the fight for the title more competitive,” Kartika told VOI.
PBSI Development Goals
Akhmad Khafidz Basri Yusuf, president of the Central Java provincial branch of the Badminton Association of Indonesia, known as PBSI, emphasized the necessity of regular international tournaments for youth development.
“For this reason, the fact of cleaning up the champion title of the tournament should serve as enthusiasm and motivation to train young Indonesian athletes,” Basri said.
Organizers plan for these regular fixtures to build flight hours, knowledge, and tactical maturity among players from a young age.
Naufa Candani and Syakira Putri Win U-19 Girls' Doubles
In the U-19 girls’ doubles final, Atresia Naufa Candani and Aurelia Syakira Putri captured the title by defeating club teammates Jane Maira Faiza and Hani Miftasari of PB Djarum.
“We hope to maintain our good performance and not have injuries,” Putri said. “Our performance on the field is certainly not perfect and must continue to improve quality, to become more compact and to have self-confidence during other tournaments.”
Kalia Rahmadani secured the U-17 girls’ singles crown by defeating Erni Rusliana of PB Jaya Raya Jakarta in straight games, 21-12, 21-14. The victory marked Rahmadani’s third international tournament win, following previous titles in Thailand and at Pembangunan Jaya Raya.
Complete List of Champions
The tournament concluded with Indonesian players topping all podiums across the four age categories.
U-13 Champions:
– Girls’ Singles: Maura Wahyu Keisha
– Boys’ Singles: Feliks Zebua
– Girls’ Doubles: Putri Marianasari and Bilqis Abigail Mokoginta
– Boys’ Doubles: Andra Julio Ghaizan and Ahmad Fauzan Ilmi
U-15 Champions:
– Girls’ Singles: Nafla Berly Syakira Al Habsyi
– Boys’ Singles: Ghalib Ahnaf Dira
– Girls’ Doubles: Alisha Artha Amara and Khanza Zulfanihayah
– Boys’ Doubles: Muhammad Rasya Adhyazka and Xavier Razqa Ramadinata
– Mixed Doubles: Xavier Razqa Ramadinata and Zhaafira Khoerunnisa
U-17 Champions:
– Girls’ Singles: Kalia Rahmadani
– Boys’ Singles: Arven Naufal Renaldi
– Girls’ Doubles: Syaikha Gendis Putri Setiawan and Hillary Lilyana Supit
– Boys’ Doubles: Muhammad Waldan Habibi and Darmawan Setiawan
– Mixed Doubles: Timothy Lionel Warokka and Bunga Kirana Larasati
U-19 Champions:
– Girls’ Singles: Frisca Adelia Arifah
– Boys’ Singles: Yarits Al Kaaf Rengganingtyas
– Girls’ Doubles: Atresia Naufa Candani and Aurelia Syakira Putri
– Boys’ Doubles: Muhammad Rizki Mubarrok and Faizal Pangestu
– Mixed Doubles: Raihan Daffa Edsel Pramono and Atresia Naufa Candani
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