Carnando and Maulana Advance at Badminton Asia Championships, But Express Dissatisfaction
JAKARTA – indonesian men’s doubles pair Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana secured a spot in the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) 2025, but voiced their dissatisfaction with their performance.
Victory Over Japanese Duo
Carnando and maulana defeated Japan’s Takuchi Nomura and Yuichi Shimogami in straight sets, 22-20 and 21-17, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (Jakarta time). This victory marked a crucial step forward in the Super 1000 BWF tournament.
Players Cite on-court Challenges
“we are certainly not satisfied with today’s appearance,” Leo Carnando stated. “The game must be improved individually, and there needs too be a lot of dialog with the partner.” He also noted that adapting to changes in the arena, including wind conditions, shuttlecock speed, and lighting, presented ongoing challenges.
Facing Lee Jhe Huei and Yang Po Hsuan Next
As the first Indonesian men’s doubles team to reach the second round, Carnando and Maulana are set to face Lee Jhe-huei and Yang Po-hsuan of Chinese taipei in their next match.
Tough Competition at BAC 2025
“The atmosphere at BAC is the same as other tournaments. Because it’s only Asia,and the center of badminton power is in Asia,everyone who plays is a good player,” Leo added,acknowledging the high level of competition.
Other indonesian Players Progress
Besides Leo and Bagas, other Indonesian representatives who qualified for the second round include women’s doubles pair Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi and women’s singles player Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi.
Setback for Gutama and Isfahani
Though, not all Indonesian pairs advanced. sabar Karyaman Gutama and Mohammad Reza P tadvi Isfahani were defeated by the host nation’s pair, Chen Bo Yang and Laju Yi.
The Badminton asia Championships continues with further matches, and Indonesian fans are eagerly anticipating the performance of their remaining athletes, including Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and muhammad Marthin.
What factors, beyond just winning, contributed to Carnando and Maulana’s dissatisfaction with their performance in the first round?
Carnando and Maulana Advance at Badminton asia Championships, But Express Dissatisfaction
JAKARTA – indonesian men’s doubles pair Leo Rolly carnando and Bagas Maulana secured a spot in the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) 2025, but voiced their dissatisfaction with their performance.
Victory Over Japanese Duo
Carnando and maulana defeated Japan’s Takuchi Nomura and Yuichi Shimogami in straight sets, 22-20 and 21-17, on Wednesday, april 9, 2025 (Jakarta time). This victory marked a crucial step forward in the Super 1000 BWF tournament.
Players Cite on-court Challenges
“we are certainly not satisfied with today’s appearance,” Leo Carnando stated. “The game must be improved individually, and there needs too be a lot of dialog with the partner.” He also noted that adapting to changes in the arena, including wind conditions, shuttlecock speed, and lighting, presented ongoing challenges.
Facing Lee jhe Huei and Yang Po Hsuan Next
As the first Indonesian men’s doubles team to reach the second round, Carnando and Maulana are set to face Lee Jhe-huei and Yang Po-hsuan of Chinese taipei in their next match.
Tough Competition at BAC 2025
“The atmosphere at BAC is the same as other tournaments.Because it’s only Asia,and the center of badminton power is in Asia,everyone who plays is a good player,” Leo added,acknowledging the high level of competition.
Other indonesian Players Progress
Besides Leo and Bagas,other Indonesian representatives who qualified for the second round include women’s doubles pair Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi and women’s singles player Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi.
Setback for Gutama and Isfahani
Though, not all Indonesian pairs advanced. sabar Karyaman Gutama and Mohammad Reza P tadvi Isfahani were defeated by the host nation’s pair, Chen Bo Yang and Laju Yi.
The Badminton asia Championships continues with further matches, and Indonesian fans are eagerly anticipating the performance of their remaining athletes, including Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and muhammad Marthin.
Q&A: Badminton Asia championships 2025
Q: What is the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC)?
A: The BAC is a prestigious badminton tournament featuring top players from across Asia, a crucial event in the BWF World Tour Super 1000 series. It attracts the best talent on the continent.
Q: Why are Carnando and Maulana dissatisfied despite winning?
A: They felt their performance wasn’t up to their usual standards, citing the need for individual improvement and better communication as a pair. They also struggled with on-court conditions.
Q: Who did Carnando and Maulana defeat?
A: They defeated the Japanese pair of Takuchi Nomura and Yuichi Shimogami.
Q: Who are Carnando and Maulana facing in the next round?
A: They are scheduled to compete against Lee Jhe-huei and Yang Po-hsuan from Chinese Taipei.
Q: Which other Indonesian players advanced to the next round?
A: febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi (women’s doubles) and Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi (women’s singles) also progressed.
Q: What is the significance of the Super 1000 tournament?
A: Super 1000 tournaments are among the highest-level events on the BWF World Tour, offering notable ranking points and prize money, crucial for players aiming for Olympic qualification or top rankings.
Q: What challenges do badminton players face on the court?
A: Players have to adapt to varying environmental conditions, including wind, shuttlecock speed, and lighting, which can significantly impact the game.
Q: What should fans look out for in the coming matches?
A: Keep an eye on Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri/Muhammad Marthin, as they represent Indonesia’s hopes for further success in the tournament.
Despite the challenges, the journey continues for Carnando and Maulana. Witness their next match!
