February 22, 2026 | 05:27 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – A number of Indonesian badminton players, including rising star Alwi Farhan, are set to make their debut at the prestigious 2026 All England tournament. The championship will take place at the Utilita Arena Birmingham, England, from 3–8 March.
Other debutants joining Alwi are Raymond Indra/Nikolaus Joaquin, Rahmat Hidayat, Rachel Allessya Rose/Febi Setianingrum, Meilysa Trias Puspitasari, Jafar Hidayatullah/Felisha Alberta Pasaribu, and Amri Syahnawi/Nita Violina Marwah.
In total, 24 Indonesian players will compete, including Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja, who will partner with Singapore’s Hee Yong Kai Terry, in the BWF Super 1000 tournament.
Eng Hian, Head of Development and Achievement Division of the All Indonesia Badminton Association (PBSI), said the debutants’ participation will help them gain valuable experience and strengthen Indonesia’s long-term badminton foundation.
“Competing at the Super 1000 level is a test of quality and mental strength. We want them to bravely face the pressure, learn from major matches, and deliver their best performance,” he said in a statement shared by PBSI on Sunday, 22 February 2026.
As the highest-level tournament, the All England Championship is not only about winning titles but also serves as a benchmark for an athlete’s quality, consistency, and champion mindset.
Competing at this level demands peak physical, technical, tactical, and mental readiness, as every match will pit players against the world’s best.
To ensure optimal preparation, the Indonesian team will undergo an acclimatization program from 24–28 February 2026 in Milton Keynes, about 120 kilometers south of Birmingham. “On 1 March, the team will move to Birmingham to allow the athletes sufficient time to adapt to the competition venue,” Eng Hian said.
He added that the location was chosen based on training facilities, athlete comfort, and the effectiveness of adaptation to a tournament of this caliber.
“We want the players to be fully ready, physically, technically, and mentally, when they step onto the court,” he said.
List of Indonesian Players for All England 2026
Men’s Singles
Jonatan Christie
Alwi Farhan
Women’s Singles
Putri Kusuma Wardani
Men’s Doubles
Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri
Sabar Karyaman Gutama/Moh Reza Pahlevi
Leo Rolly Carnando/Bagas Maulana
Raymond Indra/Nikolaus Joaquin
Rahmat Hidayat/Muhammad Rian Ardianto
Women’s Doubles
Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Meilysa Trias Puspitasari
Rachel Allesya Rose/Febi Setianingrum
Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti
Mixed Doubles
Jafar Hidayatullah/Felishia Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu
Amri Syahnawi/Nita Violina Marwah
Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja/Hee Yong Kai Terry (Singapore)
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