PBSI's decision on Taufik
PBSI's decision on Taufik
The news that the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) had
banned Taufik Hidayat from two international badminton events as
"educative punishment" surprised me.
As a badminton lover and supporter, I would like to say that
PBSI's decision on Taufik is very regrettable. They have
destroyed the dreams of the fans in order to save face for PBSI
officials.
I think the battle between Taufik and PBSI officials is a
draw. Taufik does not have the opportunity to confront them if
PBSI is correct. So if PBSI hands down such a severe punishment
to Taufik, PBSI also should receive the same level of punishment.
Or PBSI should reduce Taufik's punishment to a "written warning",
and PBSI should try to improve its performance. Otherwise, it is
not fair and violates the rules of sportsmanship.
I hope the efforts at democratization and the elimination of
nepotism and corruption will reach this sport organization, too.
SURYOTO
Batam
The news that the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) had
banned Taufik Hidayat from two international badminton events as
"educative punishment" surprised me.
As a badminton lover and supporter, I would like to say that
PBSI's decision on Taufik is very regrettable. They have
destroyed the dreams of the fans in order to save face for PBSI
officials.
I think the battle between Taufik and PBSI officials is a
draw. Taufik does not have the opportunity to confront them if
PBSI is correct. So if PBSI hands down such a severe punishment
to Taufik, PBSI also should receive the same level of punishment.
Or PBSI should reduce Taufik's punishment to a "written warning",
and PBSI should try to improve its performance. Otherwise, it is
not fair and violates the rules of sportsmanship.
I hope the efforts at democratization and the elimination of
nepotism and corruption will reach this sport organization, too.
SURYOTO
Batam