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Skipping training, Herry IP closes the door on Kevin Sanjaya

JawaPos.com-Come this time too. After being number one in the world of men’s doubles for the past five years, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon / Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo dropped to second place in week 38 on September 21, 2022.

Marcus / Kevin became world number one on March 16, 2017. The Minions dropped to second place on April 5, 2017. But it didn’t last long. They climbed to the top again a week later.

On June 14, 2017, Marcus / Kevin dropped to third place in the world. They kept that ranking until 12 September 2017.

However, on September 27, 2017, Marcus / Kevin became the world’s number one men’s doubles again. They held that position until September 11, 2022, which is 214 weeks in a row.

In total, Marcus / Kevin became the world’s number one men’s doubles for 226 weeks. No men’s doubles in badminton history have been able to occupy the top position in the world for five consecutive years.

Along with the drop in Marcus / Kevin’s position, unpleasant news came from Cipayung’s PP PBSI Pelatnas.

Source JawaPos.com Internally, the PBSI reported that there was a disharmonious situation between Kevin and men’s doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi.

Kevin currently trains alone, separately from the men’s doubles national team. In fact, Kevin doesn’t train with Marcus every day. Because Marcus chose to train a lot with the main men’s doubles team.

“Marco and Trainer Herry IP is still doing very well. They still eat together after the Japan Open. Only with Kevin has it really gotten worse. Kevin doesn’t want to be coached by coach Herry and coach Herry has finally closed the doors to Kevin, “a source said. JawaPos.com.

Once confirmed, Herry IP declined to comment on her relationship with Kevin. She also admitted that she didn’t know how Kevin’s training program was currently developing.

“I’m no comment in this regard, let time answer, ”said Herry IP.

“Obviously I have no problem with him (Kevin). If he has a problem with me, it’s none of my business. If you ask, ask Aryono (Miranat, assistant coach of men’s doubles, ed),” added the coach surnamed Fire. Dragon Coach.

When asked about the issue of Kevin and Herry IP’s rift, Aryono seemed surprised. But he confirmed that Kevin had trained separately with the men’s doubles team. Although in fact they are still located in the same building, namely the Cipayung National Training Center.

Marcus Fernaldi Gideon / Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo received instructions from assistant men’s doubles coach Aryono Miranat in the second round of the Indonesia Open 2022. (Dery Ridwansah / JawaPos.com)

So what is the main cause that led to this cold war? Is this a personal problem or just a technical problem?

“About this me no comment. This is a normal problem, it hasn’t been that long. Let’s hope it works out well, ”Aryono said.

“I think it’s normal between players and coaches. The training program continues, the trainings are fine. Hopefully they can rise to the position of a world again. We will try hard,” added Aryono.

However, according to sources JawaPos.com, the relationship between Kevin and Herry IP is not very good. The conflict is getting worse and worse.

It all started with Herry IP’s warning of Kevin’s appearance in the second round of the Indonesia Open 2022. At that time, Marcus / Kevin were defeated in two by South Koreans Kang Min-hyuk / Seo Seung-jae game straight away with a pretty overwhelming score of 14-21 and 12-21.

Through JawaPos.com, Herry IP therefore openly criticized attitude, attitude, e body language Kevin in that game.

Herry IP assessed that Kevin played non-total and tended to be negligent. The audience also expressed their dissatisfaction with Kevin’s attitude in the match.

“Indeed, as a top-tier player, he has to face all of this well,” said Herry IP at the time.

“We made a contribution to him regarding his attitude. Presumably, his attitude reflects a sample. Winning and losing must be handled gracefully, ”said Herry IP.

Source JawaPos.com he said that when he heard Herry IP’s criticism, Kevin admitted he was angry and didn’t accept it. He also complained about this to the management of PP PBSI.

The climax, Kevin absent from the men’s doubles training of the Pelatnas Cipayung team. Seeing Kevin not showing his nose on the training ground, Herry IP sent a message via Whatsapp to ask where Kevin is. However, Kevin did not respond to the coach’s message.

According to sources JawaPos.com, this is what angers Herry IP. Kevin is believed to have violated the rules, abandoned the training program, and overstepped the authority of the head coach.

Since the message went unanswered, Herry IP reportedly doesn’t care what Kevin is doing. From then until today, Herry IP has decided not to train and closed the door on Kevin.

Source JawaPos.com another explained, Herry IP felt he had the right to criticize his players. Whether it’s open or closed.

Other male doubles like Fajar Alfian / Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Hendra Setiawan / Mohammad Ahsan have also received strong criticism from Herry IP. But the difference is that they accept criticism as evaluation material to improve their appearance.

Kevin and Marcus competing at the Japan Open 2022. (Public Relations PP PBSI)

Kevin’s absence made coach Naga Api more focused on polishing the other three main Indonesian men’s doubles. They also received “guidance” from senior doubles with national training sparring status, namely Hendra / Ahsan.

In addition, Herry IP also focused on pairing Pramudya Kusumawaardana with pratama training player Rahmat Hidayat. This was done in anticipation of the return of Jeremiah Erich Rambitan, who is still recovering from a knee injury.

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After the poor result at the Indonesia Open 2022, Herry IP, the men’s doubles coaching team, and PP PBSI have decided not to field Marcus / Kevin in the three tournaments of the Southeast Asia tour.

Marcus / Kevin missed the Malaysia Open, the Malaysia Masters and the Singapore Open. The reason why, Marcus / Kevin was not at all ready to compete in the tournament.

In the three tournaments, the Indonesian men’s doubles performed well. At the Malaysia Open, Fajar / Rian successfully reached the final. At the Malaysia Masters and Singapore Open, there were also all-Indonesian finals in the men’s doubles.

In the Malaysia Masters final, Fajar / Rian defeated Hendra / Ahsan. Meanwhile, at the top of the Singapore Open, Leo Rolly Carnando / Daniel Marthin defeated Fajar / Rian.

Marcus / Kevin finally lined up again in the 2022 World Championship and the 2022 Japan Open which ran from late August to early September. The results are not encouraging.

At the 2022 World Championship, Marcus / Kevin lost in the third round. The Minions were beaten by British doubles Ben Lane / Sean Vendy with a very overwhelming score, 15-21, 9-21.

Meanwhile, at the 2022 Japan Open, Marcus / Kevin were eliminated in the second round. They were eliminated by South Korean senior double Kim Gi-jung / Kim Sa-rang. Kim / Kim, in fact, did not pair up again until the end of 2021. They had decided to separate after the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

At the 2022 World Championship and the 2022 Japan Open, Herry IP no longer accompanied and instructed Marcus / Kevin on the field. Marcus / Kevin was accompanied by Aryono Miranat and PP PBSI Development and Implementation Head Rionny Mainaky.

According to the information received JawaPos.com, During the preparations before going down to the 2022 World Championship, Kevin and Marcus trained extensively outside the Cipayung National Training Center. Most often, they practice with PB Hore KJA at Taufik Hidayat Arena, East Jakarta.

“Myself No There is a problem. Everything is still normal. I will focus on other Indonesian men’s doubles, ”Herry IP said when asked JawaPos.com on Kevin / Marcus’ decision to train outside the national training camp.

“If there is a player who No I want to train, no problem. Whatever. I already have No I would like to address this problem. I work for PBSI, not a player. If you don’t want to join my program, that’s fine, ”added Herry IP.

PB men’s doubles coach Djarum Sigit Budiarto admitted that there was a difficult relationship between Herry IP and Kevin Sanjaya. This conflict, Sigit said, can be resolved if there is a mediating bridge between the two sides.

“And this is the realm of PBSI. Now it depends on the athlete and the coach. Please, which one is the best according to them. We’re out watching from afar, yes, even though we know what really happened, ”Sigit said.

Sigit was the 1997 world champion and former world number one in men’s doubles when he teamed up with Candra Wijaya. Sigit was trained by Herry IP. Sigit also coached Kevin when the Banyuwangi-born player was facing his junior years at PB Djarum.

Even so, Sigit admitted that he didn’t really understand how the two sides thought of the conflict.

“People’s thoughts and character change, yes. Even though I’ve been in a relationship with both, people change too. At this point, I don’t really understand,” Sigit said.

Sigit added that Marcus / Kevin may still have the ambition to reclaim the number one world ranking that now belongs to the Japanese couple Takuro Hoki / Yugo Kobayashi.

“The possibility is still open, but yes, it goes back to the player in question. Also to his team. I think the opportunity is still there,” said Sigit.

But it seems that, given the current conditions, Marcus and Kevin’s future as a couple is nearing an end.

Marcus / Kevin after the first game of the Indonesia Open 2022. (Haritsah Almudatsir / Jawa Pos).

Source JawaPos.com others have said that Marcus / Kevin will continue to play together because they are still under contract with the company clothing giant from Japan, Yonex.

It is estimated that within a year, Marcus and Kevin will receive between Rp 15 and 20 billion each from Yonex. After the contract expires, it is possible for the Minions to split up.

On the other hand, JawaPos.com looking to contact Kevin to inquire about his decision to train separately from the main men’s doubles national team. However, Kevin did not respond to an interview request from JawaPos.com.

After the Japan Open 2022 which ended on September 4th, Marcus / Kevin will return to the Denmark Open 2022 which will take place from October 18th to 23rd.

In addition to Marcus / Kevin, the Indonesian men’s doubles team will be represented by Hendra / Ahsan, Fajar / Rian, Leo / Daniel and the All England 2022 champion Bagas Maulana / Muhammad Shohibul Fikri.

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