Mixed Fortunes for Indonesia’s Men’s Doubles at 2026 Asian Badminton Championships The opening rounds of the 2026 Asian Badminton Championships in Ningbo, China, delivered a stark contrast in fortunes for Indonesia’s men’s doubles contingent. While Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri cruised into the next stage with clinical efficiency, the rising duo of Raymond Indra … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – The promising Indonesian men’s doubles pairing of Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin are back to the drawing board after a mixed European tour culminated in a semifinal appearance at the All England Open 2026. While their run to the final four at the prestigious tournament garnered praise, inconsistencies across the month-long swing … Read more
NINGBO, China – Indonesia is poised to challenge Malaysia’s stronghold in men’s doubles badminton at the 2026 Asian Championships, set to take place in Ningbo, China, from April 7th to 12th. With four formidable pairs qualifying, Indonesia is presenting a strong front against the traditionally dominant Malaysian contingent, setting the stage for a compelling showdown … Read more
Indonesia’s Raymond/Joaquin Reflect on Orleans Masters Disappointment, Eye European Tour Lessons Orleans, France – The Orleans Masters 2026 proved a challenging stop for Indonesia’s Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin, as the second-seeded men’s doubles pair fell short of expectations, exiting the tournament in the quarterfinal round. Despite the setback, the duo is focusing on the … Read more
QINGDAO, CHINA – The burgeoning Indonesian men’s doubles pairing of Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin are quickly gaining attention, with many drawing comparisons to the legendary duo of Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo – affectionately known as “Minions.” The rising stars recently reached the semifinals of the All England Open, fueling the debate. … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – As Indonesian hopes dwindled at the 2026 All England Open, Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin emerged as the nation’s last remaining contenders, delivering a stunning upset against a higher-ranked Korean pair. The tournament, held at the Utilita Arena Birmingham, saw a series of disappointments for the Indonesian contingent, but Raymond and Joaquin’s … Read more
JAKARTA – From January 20 to 26, 2026, badminton players Raymond Indra/Nicolas Joaquin won the runner-up in the men’s doubles of the 2026 Indonesia Masters held at Istora Senayan in Jakarta. This achievement complements the brilliant record of young Indonesian athletes fully supported by PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI. BNI Company Secretary … Read more
JAKARTA – Badminton pair Raymond Indra / Nikolaus Joaquin won second place in the men’s doubles of the Indonesian Masters 2026, held in Istora Senayan, Jakarta from January 20 to 26, 2026. This performance complements the glorious results of young Indonesian athletes trained with the full support of PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or … Read more
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ARCHYSPORTS.COM Indonesian Men’s Doubles duo, Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin, showcased a dominant performance at the 2025 australian Open, unexpectedly ending Malaysia’s aspirations in the tournament. Their impressive run has garnered important attention, with Malaysian media acknowledging the rising threat posed by this young Indonesian pair. The unexpected defeat of Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair, … Read more
Indonesian Doubles Duo Falls Short at 2025 Korea Masters Iksan, South Korea – November 9, 2025 – The dream of a Korea Masters title for Indonesian men’s doubles pair Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin came to a heartbreaking end today. The sixth seeds were ousted in a grueling three-game battle against the unseeded South Korean … Read more