JAKARTA – The 2026 Indonesia Open is not only a prestigious world-class badminton event, but also an important stage for the regeneration process of national athletes. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 1000 level tournament provides a valuable opportunity for young Indonesian athletes to hone their skills, enrich their experience of competing, and build a champion mentality when facing the world’s best players.
This commitment is realized through ongoing collaboration between the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) and PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI in supporting the development and development of young Indonesian badminton talent. This support opens up space for potential athletes to develop and prepare themselves to become successors to the tradition of national badminton achievements at the global level.
One of the talents who got this valuable opportunity is the men’s doubles pair Devin Artha Wahyudi/Ali Faathir Rayhan. Their presence at the 2026 Indonesia Open is part of a long-term coaching process to strengthen the competitiveness of Indonesian young athletes at the international level.
BNI Corporate Secretary Okki Rushartomo said that the opportunity to appear in a tournament as big as the Indonesia Open is an important part of an athlete’s journey to the highest level. According to him, the experience of facing world elite players will be a valuable asset in shaping the character, mental fighting, and quality of play of young Indonesian athletes.
“As a national bank that consistently supports the progress of Indonesian sports, BNI believes that the experience of competing at the highest level is an important investment in the process of forming world-class athletes. This opportunity will help young athletes increase their confidence, enrich their international flight hours, and strengthen their competitiveness in the global arena,” said Okki.
Since being paired at Pelatnas, Devin/Faathir has shown promising developments. The two managed to win the Toyota Thailand International Challenge 2025 and Odisha Masters 2025 titles in India. In addition, they also reached the semifinals at the wondr by BNI Indonesia International Challenge I 2025, wondr by BNI Indonesia Masters II 2025, and Astana International Challenge 2025 in Kazakhstan.
These achievements are a positive indicator that the process of coaching young Indonesian athletes is on the right track. With continued support, young athletes have a great opportunity to develop into a new force for Indonesian badminton in the future.
“The achievements of Devin and Faathir show that Indonesia has never lacked talent. What is needed is the opportunity to develop, adequate competition experience, and consistent support from the entire sports ecosystem. We are optimistic that more and more Indonesian young athletes will be able to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors and make the nation’s name shine on the world stage,” added Okki.
As a strategic partner of PBSI, BNI continues to be committed to supporting the development of athletes sustainably, ranging from the development of young talent to strengthening the ecosystem of national and international competitions. This support is part of BNI’s contribution in building superior human resources while maintaining the tradition of Indonesian sports achievements.
BNI believes that investing in the training of young athletes is an investment for the future of the nation. Through consistent support and strong collaboration with PBSI, BNI hopes to help produce the next generation of world champions who will lead Indonesia to continue to succeed on the international badminton stage. (ADV)
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