AFTER FIELDING FRESH FACES AT ALL ENGLAND OPEN, INDONESIA ANNOUNCES SWISS OPEN SQUAD WITH KEY ABSENCES

Injuries and technical issues plague the Indonesian badminton contingent before the Swiss Open even begins.

Fourteen. That is how many players Indonesia has announced for the upcoming Swiss Open. The number could have been much higher.

Leading the singles division in the absence of Jonatan Christie due to undisclosed reasons will be the dependable Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and rising shuttler Moh Zaki Ubaidullah, accompanied by the exciting Alwi Farhan.

The mixed doubles squad receives a boost with the inclusion of Adnan Maulana/Inda Cahya Sari and Dejan Ferdinansyah/Bernadine Anindiya Wardana.

Both pairs have shown promise on the international level and will look to convert their potential into results in Switzerland.

The Indonesian Badminton Association initially planned a lineup that was much stronger on paper; however, their plans were disturbed at the last moment. Two of their strongest mixed doubles pairs withdrew shortly before the announcement.

The dynamic duo of Isyana Syahira Meida and Rinjani Kwinnara Nastine pulled out due to injury concerns, forcing the team to make last-minute adjustments.

Soon after, another setback followed when Bobby Setiabudi and Melati Daeva Oktavianti also withdrew their participation, citing technical reasons. No further reasons were disclosed.

Youth and Experience combined in the Indonesian line-up led by Ginting

The current squad reflects Indonesia’s ongoing strategy of blending seasoned campaigners with developing players. Ginting remains one of the strongest names in the fourteen-person squad.

At the same time, players like Ubaidullah, less known in the international circuit yet quality-wise nothing less than the top professionals, represent the younger next generation looking to make their mark on the highest level of the sport.

While the major withdrawals have slightly reduced Indonesia’s presence, they still field a highly competitive contingent. With 14 players spread across events, they will look to maintain their country’s reputation as a force to be reckoned with.

2026-03-12T09:48:47Z