Junior shuttlers set for c'ship

Junior shuttlers set for c'ship

KUDUS, Central Java (JP): Some 229 junior shuttlers will
compete at the ninth Aqua Master National Badminton Interclub
Championship from Nov. 23 through Nov. 27 at the Djarum Kudus
indoor stadium.

Executive director of the Badminton Association of Indonesia
Karsono, who opened the championship on Monday, said he hoped
junior shuttlers would emerge from the championship to act as
substitutes for the experienced senior players.

"Indonesia is in dire need of junior shuttlers to follow the
paths of their seniors in the international events," he said.

Clubs taking part in the championship include Djarum, Jaya
Raya of Jakarta, Aqua of East Java, Bimantara Tangkas of Jakarta,
Lippo of West Java, Primex of Medan, North Sumatra, Pikiran
Rakyat of Tasikmalaya, West Java and Hadtex of Bandung, West
Java.

"The championship is aimed at improving the players' quality.
They will not be targeting the championship title. Winning or
losing is common in this sport," said chief organizer Saiful
Arisanto. (har)