Herry IP said about Hendra/Ahsan’s Chance to Win the Tokyo Olympics Medal

Jakarta –

Men’s doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi talk about Indonesian opportunities in Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Now Indonesia’s hope is only in Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan.

First seed Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon lost in the quarterfinals Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Kevin/Marcus were defeated by Aaron Chia/Wooi Yik Soh after losing 14-21 17-21, Thursday (29/07/21).

Luckily it’s still there Hendra/Ahsan who made it to the semifinals Tokyo 2020 Olympics. This senior duo defeated Japanese doubles, Takeshi Kamura/Keigo Sonoda, with a score of 21-14, 16-21, and 21-9.

“Ahsan/Hendra are senior players, they have appeared in the Olympics three times. I believe they can manage their enthusiasm, desire, and will when facing opponents,” said Herry IP in a release by the Indonesian Olympic Committee.

In the next game, Hendra/Ahsan will meet Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin. The Taiwanese pair managed to get rid of the host Hiroyuki Endo/Yuta Watanabe with scores of 21-16 and 21-19.

Hendra/Ahsan, who is ranked 2nd in the world, must be wary of Yang/Chi-Lin. His opponent was one rank below him.

Even though The Daddies won head-to-head 6-4, Ahsan/Hendra lost 21-17, 23-21 in the 2020 BWF World Finals final.

In experience, The Daddies are also superior. Hendra was once a champion when this four-year event was held in Beijing in 2008 with Markis Kido. Hendra and Ahsan have also appeared at the Olympics three times.

“I believe mentally they can overcome. The most important thing is that they must be able to regulate the rhythm of the game,” said Herry IP.

Separated, Hendra/Ahsan grateful to be able to advance to the semifinals Tokyo 2020 Olympics. They will immediately discuss with the coach to determine a strategy to deal with Yang/Chi-Lin.

“Yang/Chi-Lin has speed and power, we have to be aware of that. We will discuss the strategy with the coach first,” said Hendra Setiawan.

(aff / pur)

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