JAKARTA – The separation event of the phenomenal couple Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo was certainly not played out at the 2024 Indonesia Open.
The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) had already planned a separation event as a form of appreciation for the Minions which was held precisely during the BWF Super 1000 event.
The plan for the series of events was developed by PBSI. However, according to the news circulating, Marcus/Kevin refused to participate in the event aimed at paying tribute, giving thanks for their achievements and dedication.
Initially, this split event was scheduled to take place during the 2024 Indonesia Open Final at Istora Gelora Karno, Senayan, Jakarta, Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Ricky Soebuldja, head of development and achievements of PP PBSI, clarified the cancellation of the event because Minions had an agenda that could not be abandoned that day.
“We are planning to organize a farewell event for Minions on the last day of the tournament (Indonesia Open 2024). Unfortunately, Marcus stopped that day because he has other agendas that cannot be postponed,” he said.
In the PBSI plan, they want to continue the tradition of special separation ceremony for players who declared rocket hangs.
A similar separation ceremony was also held by PBSI when Greysia Polii, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold winner with Apriyani, withdrew.
At that time, the split event was held in the middle of the Indonesia Open 2022 tournament.
“This admission event is actually a form of appreciation, respect and gratitude from PBSI to Marcus/Kevin. Naturally, during his game, the Minions recorded extraordinary achievements and dedication to the world of Indonesian badminton,” said Ricky.
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2024-05-31 00:21:58
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