Jakarta to host badminton tourney

JAKARTA: The Jakarta chapter of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI Jakarta) will hold the 2nd Jakarta Open badminton tournament starting from June 20 to June 25.

Local association chairman Icuk Sugiarto said on Monday that 401 shuttlers, including entrants from Vietnam and Sweden, were confirmed for the event from June 20-25.

"We expect more shuttlers will apply to the tournament," he said.

He also hoped new national players admitted into the national training center in Cipayung, East Jakarta, could also participate in the tournament to gain valuable matchplay. -JP