Liputan6.com, Yogyakarta – FOX Indonesia Badminton International 2022 officially rolled out at Among Rogo Gym, Yogyakarta Special Region on Tuesday (8/23). A total of 69 athletes from 10 countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, India, Ajerbaizan, Peru and Poland demonstrated their abilities at the tournament which ran for five days until August 27.

A fierce battle unfolded in the opening match between two SL 3 rated Indian men, Dinesh Rajaiah and Prakash Stephen. Although compatriots, two athletes badminton he traded attacks in a three-game game that Dinesh won 21-16, 18-21 and 21-15.

“This is my first game in Indonesia and also the first game of this tournament. So I feel a mixture of pride and nervousness. Proud that my name was called for the first time in the opening of this tournament. However, I also felt nervous before entering the arena,” Dinesh said after the game.

India’s move should be watched as Indonesia’s toughest rival in FOX’s event. Indonesia Badminton International 2022. This considers that India has fielded 21 athletes spread across different classifications. Meanwhile, host Indonesia have been bolstered by 25 athletes or the same number of players who filled out the Red and White squad at the 2022 ASEAN Paralympic Games (APG) in Solo recently.

“Just like at APG yesterday, our focus is at FOX’S Indonesia Badminton The International 2022 has also become the overall champion,” said the president of the organizing committee. FOX’S Indonesia Badminton International 2022 who is also Deputy General Secretary of NPC Indonesia. Rima Ferdinand.

“I think India is a country that is also considered a champion because they fielded quite a lot of athletes in this championship. Then in this tournament there are ranking points and participation points that are challenged by athletes for a chance to later qualify for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games,” he added.

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