The history of badminton in Indonesia has been long enough. There is an estimate, the Indonesian people have known badminton since the 1930s. At that time, badminton shaded by Ikatan Sport Indonesia (ISI). Badminton growing post-independence. In 1947, in Jakarta, standing unity badminton named Persatuan Sports Republic of Indonesia (PORI). And, on May 5, 1951, Indonesia Badminton Facts, formed the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI).
PBSI was born in the midst of revolutionary turmoil. At that time, as a new nation, Indonesia fought hard to have achieved at world level. Bung Karno himself in flames “Nation Building”. He suggested that sports can be a tool to introduce Indonesia to the world. Bung Karno then issued Presidential Decree No. 263/1963 to declare Indonesia become the top 10 in the field of sports. The badminton team, Indonesia Badminton Facts, immediately translated Bung Karno’s wishes. PBSI also participated in the IBF in 1953.
In 1958, Indonesia joined the Thomas Cup in Singapore. Initially, Indonesia badminton team has not been “recruited”. At that time, in the 1950s, badminton giants existed in the United States, Malaya (Malaysia), England, Denmark, and Thailand. However, who would have thought, Indonesia Badminton Facts, Indonesia actually looks mighty.
Two Indonesian stars, Tan Joe Hok and Ferry Sonnevile, performed in “All Indonesian Final”. Noteworthy, that era is still a difficult time. There is no abundant budget for sports coaching. In fact, to repatriate Ferry Sonnevile who is studying in the Netherlands, Indonesia Badminton Facts, PBSI must raise funds through “Ferry Sonnevile Wallet” to buy airline tickets.
In 1961, the Indonesia badminton team again won trophies. Indonesia toppled the Thai giants in the final. Then, in the 1964 Thomas Cup in Tokyo, Japan, Indonesia again won after overthrowing Denmark. However, when the 1967 Thomas Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia actually failed. The reason, Indonesia was scored due to the incident of the audience. However, Indonesia Badminton Facts, in the Thomas Cup 1970 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Indonesia managed to respond.
Era 1960s until the 1970s may be called the era of badminton badminton Indonesia. It was a great legend: Rudy Hartono. His name was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as an All-England record holder. Rudy Hartono won the All-England champions, Indonesia Badminton Facts, eight times. Seven times in a row, from 1967 to 1974. Then win again in 1976. His closest rival, Erland Kops, won 7 times.
While Indonesia’s men’s doubles team, Tjuntjun / Johan Wahjudi, won the men’s doubles champion for six times. The achievement equals the record of Fin Kobbero / Poul Erik Nielsen (Denmark). In the 1980s, China began to emerge as a rival. In the All-England championship, Indonesia only became champion in 1981, namely Liem Swie King. The rest is dominated by China and Denmark. In the event of Thomas Cup, Indonesia Badminton Facts, Indonesia only won the Thomas Cup 1984 in Kuala Lumpur. While the Uber Cup was encouraged by China.
In the 1990s to 2000s, Indonesia rose again. In 1992, at the Barcelona Olympics, Indonesia incised a new history. And, that history is presented by badminton sport. This is the first time Indonesian contingent took home the gold medal. Incredibly, Indonesia Badminton Facts, Indonesia badminton team won 2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze.
The first gold medal was won by Susi Susanti in the women’s singles, followed by Alan Budikusuma in the men’s singles. Silver medal presented by Ardi B Wiranata (single son) and Eddy Hartono-Rudy Gunawan (men’s doubles). While the bronze medal achieved by Hermawan Susanto (single son), Indonesia Badminton Facts.
The next four years, at the Olympiad Atlanta, Indonesia badminton team again brought home 1 gold medals, 1 silver, and 2 bronze. This time the gold medal is presented by the legendary pair doubles pair, Rexy Mainaky-Ricky Subagja. While in the trophy Thomas Indonesia won 5 times in a row: 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002. While in the All-England championship Indonesia champion three times: Ardi Wiranata (1991) and Haryanto Arbi (1993 and 1994). While in Uber Cup, Indonesia Badminton Facts, Indonesia won twice: 1994 and 1996.
In the 2000s until now, badminton Indonesia has fallen. From 2004 to 2012, Indonesia never again brought home the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup. The All England Cup is also never held by Indonesia. In the Thomas Cup 2012, Indonesia did not even enter the semi-finals. The Indonesian team was overthrown by Japan. That is the first time Indonesiam Indonesia Badminton Facts, did not enter the semi-finals in the prestigious championship.
Another problem is the slow regeneration. Compared to China, which dominates world badminton today, Indonesia’s regeneration is very slow. In fact, Indonesia Badminton Facts, this country has a myriad of badminton legends.
There are the most crucial factors that make badminton Indonesia fall. Namely, badminton is no longer a sport of the people. We find it increasingly difficult to find badminton courts in the villages. Meanwhile, on the other hand, Indonesia Badminton Facts, sports facilities-including GOR-started commercialized.
According to Indonesian badminton legend Taufik Hidayat in one of the talk show on private tv, the 2004 Olympic men’s singles gold winner believes that the training pattern must be totally changed. According to him, from the 80s, 90s, 2000 until now still the same. Taufik mentioned, Indonesia Badminton Facts, that there was no improvement related to the training program which is still the same from the past until now.
Sector Single women and men’s singles may be the sector that considers the most drastic decline. Indonesia recently relies solely on men’s doubles and mixed doubles, Indonesia Badminton Facts, to win titles in various championship events in the world.