Badminton : Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2022

It became the main sponsor again for the fifth time since 2018 in hosting the 2022 Daihatsu Indonesia Masters badminton tournament.

About the tournament

This international standard badminton tournament will take place on 7-12 June 2022 at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, with the Badminton World Federation ( BWF ) World Super Tour 500 live and a prize pool of 360 thousand US dollars, or almost Rp 5.4 billion. The distribution of the prize money will be following bwf regulations. The Daihatsu Indonesia Masters is one of the leading and world-class tournaments in Indonesia.

The 2022 Indonesia masters will be the 10th tournament of the 2022 bwf world tour and are part of the Indonesia masters championships, which have been held since 2010. This tournament will be organized by the badminton association of Indonesia with sanctions from the BWF.

Where to watch

PP PBSI General Vice President Alex Tirta said that the 2022 Daihatsu Indonesia Masters tournament would occur in Istora Senayan, Jakarta, and can be directly witnessed by badminton fans following the health protocols set by the government. This tournament is ready to be participated by 273 best world-class players from 28 countries. It will be the scene of interstellar wars to prove their ability to be the best in the 2022 Daihatsu Indonesia Masters.

Legacy

Daihatsu constantly supports badminton in Indonesia because it is one of the most popular sports. And produces players with world-class achievements. This tournament has also been a driving factor in improving Indonesian badminton over the years. It has succeeded in inspiring world-class players to perform at their best and producing talented young players for the future.

Players to look out for

Millions of people around the world will be watching the badminton competition.

It's no surprise when you have world champion Loh Kean Yew and Olympic champion Apriyani Rahayu on hand.

Many consider Lee Zii Jia and Loh the favourites in the men's singles.

There will also be men's and women's singles, men's, women's, mixed doubles competitions, and a men's and women's team competition.

With a convincing 3-0 win over 14-time champions Indonesia in the final, a determined Indian men's team etched its name in history by winning the Thomas Cup for the first time.

India put on a show to remember, with medalist Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, and the world number 8 doubles combo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy putting on unforgettable performances.

Lakshya sen and Kidambi Srikanth will also be looking to continue their steaming performances and be favourites for the whole Indian nation and global supporters. While in women's singles, Saina Nehwal has made her return, and alongside her, P.V. Sindhu will be carrying the hopes of India.