JAKARTA – The Indonesian badminton team managed to qualify for the semi-final of the 2026 Asian Badminton Doubles Championship or the 2026 Badminton Asian Team Championship (BATC) after defeating Thailand.
Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah and his colleagues followed in the footsteps of the women’s team after winning a dramatic match 3-2 at Qingdao Conson Gymnasium, China, Friday, February 6, 2026, WIB evening. All of Indonesia’s three points came from the men’s singles.
Ubaidillah, who started Indonesia’s struggle, was crowned with victory. The athlete from Sampang, Madura, dunked Indonesia in two matches 21-13 and 22-20 against Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul.
Thailand then leveled the score in the second game when men’s doubles Leo Rolly Carnando/Bagas Maulana fell. The pair lost three games 21-14, 15-21 and 17-21 against Peeratchai Sukphun / Pakkapon Teeraratsakul.
The second Indonesian point was then obtained by Prahdiska Bagas Shujiwo. He interrupted Puritat Arree’s resistance with a final score of 21-7, 17-21 and 21-18.
The growing youth team Raymond Indra/Nikolaus Joaquin, who lost the fourth game, failed to put Indonesia away. They lost 19-21 and 18-21 against the pair Pharanyu Kaosamaang/Worrapol thongsa-nga.
The 2-2 score meant that Indonesia’s fate was in the hands of Richie Duta Richardo who rejoiced in the final match. Although he was under pressure, he presented perfectly and finished the match in two games 21-5 and 21-17 against Tanawat Yimjit.
In the semi-final, Indonesia will meet Japan. The fourth-placed team advanced to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 victory over Malaysia.
Previously, this afternoon, the women’s team had already progressed to the semi-final. Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo and her friends were also forced to play five matches to keep hope alive.
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