2024-08-20 15:26:06
Monday, August 19, 2024 – 17:46 WIB
Jonatan Christie’s celebration while competing in the 2023 Japan Open Yokohama Arena. Photo: PP PBSI Public Relations
jpnn.com – Indonesian men’s singles coach, Irwansyah, spoke out about Jonatan Christie’s withdrawal from the 2024 Japan Open tournament.
According to the former Cyprus manager, Jojo – Jonatan’s nickname – will accompany his wife, Shania Junianatha, who is about to give birth.
“Jojo withdrew from the Japan Open because he wanted to accompany his wife who was about to give birth,” said Irwansyah in a written release.
Losing Jojo is actually a loss for Indonesia considering that in the previous edition of the 2023 Japan Open, the 2018 Asian Games gold medalist was able to achieve the position runner up.
At that time, Jojo had to be satisfied with second place after losing to the Danish representative, Viktor Axelsen with a score of 7-21, 18-21.
Thus, the Indonesian men’s singles sector only fielded Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo at the 2024 Japan Open.
Ginting is scheduled to face the host’s representative, Koki Watanabe in the first round. Meanwhile, Chico will face French player, Arnaud Merkle.
In the BWF Super 750 tournament, Indonesia itself fielded its best players.
Indonesian men’s singles coach, Irwansyah, spoke out about Jonatan Christie’s withdrawal from the 2024 Japan Open tournament, Monday (19/8/2024)
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