Tension too much for PBSI chief

JAKARTA: The Indonesian badminton teams currently competing in the Thomas and Uber Cups have had continuous support from Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) head Chairul Tanjung.

Chairul was often seen on the edge of his seat on Monday when the Indonesian men's team lost to China.

However, Chairul was nowhere to be found when Silvi Antarini played in the first Indonesia-Germany play-off match.

It was only when Maria Kristin took to the court that Chairul showed up and sat in the front row in support.

Chairul, with a voice hoarse from cheering, said he was too nervous to follow the first match in the stadium and was content to watch it live on TV.

"I didn't have the nerve," he said. Silvi and teammates defeated Germany 3-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. --JP