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The Star
10-08-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Indonesian Alwi eyes world stage spotlight after taking Viktor's spot
Indonesia's Alwi Farhan. - AFP PETALING JAYA: Indonesia's rising star Alwi Farhan could be the one to make the loudest noise at the World Championships after earning a last-minute call-up. The world No. 23 was promoted from the reserves list following the withdrawal of Denmark's two-time world champion Viktor Axelsen, who pulled out of the men's singles event from Aug 25-31 in Paris due to injury. Just last week, Alwi underlined his form by clinching the World Tour Super 300 Macau Open title, defeating Malaysia's Justin Hoh in the final. Now, the 20-year-old is determined to make the most of his debut appearance on badminton's biggest stage. "I'm really thankful to get this opportunity. I never expected to play in the world meet," said Alwi in an interview posted in the Indonesian National Badminton Association (PBSI) website. "I'm excited as this will be my first world meet but I need to control my emotions. I want to make the most of this opportunity and gain lots of experience. "I want to prepare well and give my all. Now that it's confirmed, I need to focus fully on training." Alwi has been Indonesia's most promising player since winning the world junior title in 2023. The youngster has steadily moved up the rankings after progressing to the senior level and is currently Indonesia's second highest ranked men's singles player behind world No. 5 Jonatan Christie. Alwi only started competing in World Tour Super 750 and 1000 tournaments this year and the world meet will present him with another platform to showcase his abilities. Meanwhile, Jonatan and Anthony Ginting will be the other Indonesian representatives in the men's singles in Paris. Surprisingly, no Indonesian shuttler has won a medal in the men's singles in the prestigious event since Tommy Sugiarto claimed bronze in the 2014 edition in Copenhagen. Taufik Hidayat was the last Indonesian to win the men's singles title when he triumphed in 2005 in Anaheim.
Malay Mail
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Macau heartbreak for Justin Hoh, but milestone reached in men's badminton singles for Malaysia
MACAU, Aug 3 — Malaysian shuttler Justin Hoh fell short of claiming his maiden World Tour title after a straight-game defeat to Indonesia's Alwi Farhan in the Macau Open final here today. The 21-year-old, ranked 45th in the world, was outplayed 15-21, 5-21 by the world No. 25 and 2023 world junior champion at the Macau East Asian Games Dome, The Sunday Star reported. Despite the loss, it was a breakthrough week for Justin as he reached his first-ever World Tour final. He is the first Malaysian men's singles player to do so this year.
Malay Mail
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Justin Hoh in fine form as he books berth in Macau Open final
MACAO, Aug 2 — Justin Hoh made the badminton Macao Open final today with a hard fought victory at the East Asian Games Dome. Hoh beat India's no.47 Tharun Mannepalli 19-21, 21-16, 21-16 in 81 minutes. This marks the player's best performance this year in the World Tour, having previously made early exits in his last 10 tournaments. He will face Indonesia's Alwi Farhan at the final tomorrow.
The Star
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
High and low for Indonesia as they beat Denmark but Daniel gets injured
Big upset: Indonesia's 2023 world junior champion Alwi Farhan celebrates after defeating Denmark's Anders Antonsen in their men's singles match. - AFP PETALING JAYA: Indonesia proved their mettle by clinching the top spot in Group D with a dominant 4-1 victory over Denmark but the victory came at a heavy price. Men's doubles shuttler Daniel Marthin, who partnered Shohibul Fikri, picked up an injury during their match against world No. 1 pair Anders Skaarup Rasmussen and Kim Astrup. Daniel hurt himself after landing awkwardly while returning a shot, which left him struggling with discomfort in his left leg. Despite the pain, he soldiered on and helped secure a crucial 21-16, 21-18 win, delivering the winning point for Indonesia. "I felt some discomfort in my left knee after landing awkwardly from a jump," said Daniel, as quoted by the Indonesian Badminton Association. "I could still put weight on my right leg, but it was difficult to rely on the left. I didn't want to think too much about it during the match – my focus was just on finishing the game and giving my best to win. "Now, I'll focus on recovery and get a detailed check-up. Hopefully, it's nothing serious." Indonesia only dropped one point through Rinov Rivaldy-Gloria Widjaja who fell 20-22, 23-21, 16-21 to Jesper Toft-Amalie Magelund in the mixed doubles. Their 2023 world junior champion Alwi Farhan pulled off a stunning upset by beating world No. 2 Anders Antonsen 21-17, 15-21, 21-17 while the other winners were Putri Kusuma (women's singles) and Febriana Kusuma-Amallia Pratiwi (women's doubles). Indonesia have now joined China, South Korea and Japan as group winners into the quarter-finals. RESULTS Group A: China bt Thailand 4-1. Group B: Korea bt Taiwan 4-1. Group C: Japan bt Malaysia 3-2 (Hiroki Midorikawa-Arisa Higashino lost to Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei 19-21, 18-21; Kodai Naraoka lost to Leong Jun Hao 8-21, 21-13, 18-21; Tomoka Miyazaki bt. Goh Jin Wei 21-14, 21-17; Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi bt Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik 12-21, 22-20, 23-21; Nami Matsuyama-Chiharu Shida bt Pearly Tan- M. Thinaah18-21-18, 18-21, 21-18). Group D: Indonesia bt Denmark 4-1 (Rinov Rivaldy-Gloria Widjaja lost to Jesper Toft-Amalie Magelund 22-20, 21-23, 21-16; Alwi Farhan bt Anders Antonsen 21-17, 15-21, 21-17; Putri Kusuma bt Line Kjaersfeldt 21-6, 21-5; Shohibul Fikri-Daniel Marthin bt Kim Astrup Anders Skaarup Rasmussen 21-16, 21-18; Febriana Kusuma-Amallia Pratiwi bt Alexandra Boje-Line Christophersen 21-15, 21-15.)
