Jakarta –
Only one representative of Indonesia will compete in Tokyo 2020 Olympics today, Sunday (1/8/2021). Anthony Sinisuka Ginting will fight for the badminton final.
Anthony Sinisuka Ginting will be supported by the prayers of all Indonesian people when facing Chinese athletes Chen Long at Musashino Forest Sport Plaza this afternoon. Moreover, he is the only Red-White athlete competing today.
Ginting stepped into the semifinals after defeating Danish badminton player Anders Antonsen in a three-game battle. The 24-year-old athlete won 21-18, 15-21, and 21-18.
This makes him the first badminton men’s singles athlete to break into the top four Olympic since 2004. At that time, Taufik Hidayat and Sony Dwi Kuncoro advanced to the semifinals.
Taufik Hidayat as is known, finally won gold while Sony Dwi Kuncoro won bronze. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting now has the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of his seniors to become Olympic medalists.
Ahead of the semi-final vs Chen Long, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting given advice by Taufik Hidayat. The former men’s singles badminton player hopes that Ginting will focus and face him like a final.
Tomorrow should play more focused, don’t be a burden. It is undeniable that all will focus on the men’s singles number as a prestigious number,” said Taufik.
“My other message is, tomorrow Anthony must play like competing in the final. That’s only half, tomorrow’s semi-final has not been able to get anything, there is a fight for bronze.”
“If you can win, you have a medal in hand. Once again, don’t be a burden, it will be a trigger to perform better,” said the owner of the legendary backhand smash.
Schedule of Indonesian Representatives at the Olympics Tokyo, Sunday (1/8/2021)
Badminton
11.50 WIB Anthony Sinisuka Ginting Vs Chen Long (Men’s singles semifinal)
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