30 shuttlers tested for Thomas, Uber Cups

30 shuttlers tested for Thomas, Uber Cups

JAKARTA (JP): Thirty national shuttlers have undergone two
days of physical tests at the Senayan Madya stadium in
preparation for the Thomas and Uber Cup championships in Hong
Kong in May.

The Badminton Association of Indonesia's physical trainer,
Paulus Pasurney, said Tuesday that the 30 shuttlers had to do
eight physical tests covering speed, agility, power and
endurance.

"The test results will be analyzed to determine what kind of
practice schedule should be given to each shuttler," Paulus said,
as quoted by Antara, and announced after the Idul Fitri holiday.

He also said that some senior shuttlers, including Hariyanto
Arbi and Joko Suprianto, had yet to show any progress and needed
to improve. Their physical condition, based on the test results,
is currently lower than during the 19th SEA Games here last
October.

Paulus said all shuttlers had the same chances of making the
country's Thomas and Uber Cups squads.

"Everybody has the same chance. It depends on their will to
practice harder. It's too soon to mention their names because
they've only just had their physical tests," he said. (yan)