Monday, 13 May 2024

BWF News

For the second consecutive year, Korea’s performance at the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championship has been disappointing. They suffered a 3-0 defeat to Indonesia in today’s crucial match for a spot in the quarter-finals. Last year, they also failed to reach the quarter-finals in Lima, Peru, despite being the No.2 seeds. Korea Team Manager Pyo Sun Ho struggled to find words to explain the one-sided outcome of the Group F showdown.

“It’s a dilemma for us. The result is regrettable. We expected to win against Indonesia, but it ultimately depends on our players and their performance,” he said. Pyo acknowledged that handling pressure might have contributed to the team’s poor performance. “Yes, our juniors are often nervous on court, which affects their performance. Many of our players have admitted this.”

Indonesia’s victory was led by Muhammad Fachrikar/Bagas Maulana in the Men’s Doubles, who defeated Korea’s Kang Min Hyuk/Lim Su Min in a thrilling match. Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo secured the winning point for Indonesia with a dominant performance in the Men’s Singles, beating Woo Seung Hoon. In between these matches, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung bounced back from her defeat in yesterday’s Group F2 tie against Spain with a strong win over Kim Ga Eun.

Indonesia Team Manager Fung Permadi credited the Men’s Doubles as the key to their victory, emphasizing the importance of winning the opening point. He expressed surprise at the 3-0 rout and remained modest about their upcoming quarter-final against Malaysia, calling it a 50-50 chance because “the Malaysians play well too.”

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Meanwhile, No.2 seeds Thailand faced a tough challenge from Germany, with the Europeans taking the Mixed Doubles and Men’s Singles to the deciding game. However, Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong sealed the deal for her team with a victory in the Women’s Singles, overcoming Yvonne Li. Thailand will now face India in the quarter-finals. India also secured a 3-0 win against France, triumphing in the Mixed Doubles, Men’s Singles, and Women’s Singles. French player Yaelle Hoyaux fought bravely but eventually succumbed to India’s Aakarshi Kashyap.

In the afternoon session, China, the top seeds and defending champions, made a strong statement by breezing past Chinese Taipei without dropping a match. Du Yue, an experienced doubles player who represented China in last year’s tournament in Peru, emphasized China’s determination to win the Suhandinata Cup after losing in 2013.

“We are giving our best in every match for our country,” said Du, who partnered with He Jiting to win in the Mixed Doubles.

FAQs

  1. Q: Why did Korea fail to reach the quarter-finals at the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championship?
    A: Korea struggled to perform well in key matches, and their players often felt nervous on court, affecting their performance.

  2. Q: How did Indonesia secure a 3-0 victory over Korea?
    A: Indonesia’s strong performance in the Men’s Doubles and Men’s Singles, along with Gregoria Mariska Tunjung’s win in the Women’s Singles, led to their convincing victory.

Summary

Korea’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals at the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championship were dashed for the second consecutive year as they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Indonesia. The team’s manager highlighted the players’ nervousness on court as a contributing factor to their poor performance. On the other hand, Indonesia celebrated a resounding victory and credited their success to strong performances in the Men’s Doubles and Men’s Singles. Thailand and China also secured their spots in the quarter-finals with impressive performances.

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