Djarum, PMS to join national c'ships

SEMARANG (JP): Central Java clubs Djarum Kudus and PMS Solo will compete in the Interclub National Badminton Championships in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, in February next year.

The Central Java chapter of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) secretary-general Toegimin said on Sunday that PBSI gave four tickets to the clubs from the province to compete in the event.

"But until now there are no other clubs which are willing to compete in a national competition outside Java due to a lack of finances," he said.

The championships will feature five matches for each club, comprising men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles and mixed doubles.

"We hope Djarum and PMS can achieve good standings in Banjarmasin," said Toegimin. (har)