Tension too much for PBSI chief

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