Coach Admits Kevin/Marcus Has Mental Problems

Tokyo –

Step Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon from Tokyo 2020 Olympics stopped in the quarterfinals. Men’s doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi admit the main problem of The Minions is in the mental.

Kevin/Marcus eliminated by Malaysian representative, Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik, in the perempatifnal match 2020 Olympics at Musashino Forest Plaza, Thursday (29/7/2021). The world’s number one men’s doubles lost two straight games with a score of 14-21, 17-21.

Throughout the match, Kevin/Marcus found it difficult to get out of the Malaysian pair’s pressure. Kevin and Marcus also seemed emotional by slamming their rackets when their serve was declared faulty.

Although admitting that the Malaysian doubles performed well, Herry IP said that Kevin/Marcus’ defeat was not due to technical factors. He admits Kevin/Marcus are still having trouble managing the pressure and burden.

“Yes, beyond prediction, yes. So they can’t get out of pressure, both of them are tense and the playing pattern is not normal, it can’t be as usual. On the other hand, the opponent can apply his playing pattern, is comfortable, enjoys it, is not tense, and can bring out all his abilities. ,” said Herry when contacted by the PR and Media Team of PP PBSI from Jakarta, as quoted from badmintonindonesia.org.

“Marcus/Kevin we can’t talk technically, they think the problem is mental. They are too burdensome, can’t manage their minds, maybe they have too many expectations or how the game is messed up. The service factor was faulted and there were also a few. Their factor was not having a match, also there. But I think the biggest factor in mental problems, “he continued.

For Kevin/Marcus, this will be their first appearance at the Olympics. Herry IP assesses that experience plays a role, as seen in Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan who have participated in the Olympics several times.

“There is a difference between Marcus/Kevin and Ahsan/Hendra in dealing with pressure in this Olympics. We see Ahsan/Hendra as calmer, more relaxed, so they can focus more,” said Herry.

“But this is the first time they have participated in the Olympics, it is natural that they cannot manage their thoughts and burdens. This is a lesson for them. In the future I hope they can do better,” he said.

With the fall of Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, Indonesia’s men’s doubles now rests on Ahsan/Hendra in Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Daddies stepped into the semifinals after winning over Takeshi Kamura/Keigo Sonoda (Japan) with a score of 21-14, 16-21, 21-9.

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