Jakarta –

Dawn Alfiane/Muhammad Rian Ardianto call the first India Open not easy. Apart from the enemies in the field, the cold weather is also another challenge.

Attend KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, New Delhi, Wednesday (18/1/2023), Fajar/Rian started the first game of the BWF Super 750 tournament with different weather conditions from the tournament in Malaysia.

As a result, their enemies have multiplied. In addition to having to beat Choi Sol Gyu/Kim Won Ho, the world number 1 in doubles must also be able to beat the cold.

Luckily, the 2023 Malaysian Open champion was able to beat them both. Obviously, Fajar/Rian won two consecutive matches against the South Korean representative with a score of 21-17, 21-16 in 37 minutes.

“Grateful to be able to play injury-free and considering how smooth and winning. The competition here is also not easy. The conditions are different from Kuala Lumpur last. The air here is very cold, we have to so we adapt again,” said Dawn in the PBSI statement, Wednesday (18/1/2023).

“With cold air, it takes longer to warm up. Also, because of cold air, the speed of the flywheel also slows down. That’s to be expected,” he said. for follow-up.

Rian also expressed the same. According to him, in this tournament they need to be more focused and adapt quickly.

“The weather in New Delhi is different, it’s colder here. Before the game, the warm-up has to take longer. We have to be more focused and adapt faster,” Rian said.

In the next round, Fajar/Rian will face their compatriot Muhammad Shohibul Fikri/Bagas Maulana. The 2022 English champions also qualified for the round of 16 after eliminating Chinese doubles He Ji Ting/Zhou Hao Dong 21-17, 21-16.

“Before the second half, whoever the opponent is, we have to prepare better. We have to stay focused, get enough rest and, no less important, eat nutritious food and a lot,” he said. he declares. Ryan.

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