PBSI overseas relations division head, Bambang Roedyanto, stated that within the present situation, it’s now not possible for Indonesia to proceed because the host. The championship was imagined to happen from October 12 to twenty-eight, 2026, in Surakarta, Central Java.
“It was determined following cautious consideration and complete inside dialogue by prioritizing the perfect curiosity of all events, in addition to the optimum group of the championship,” Roedyanto stated in PBSI’s official assertion on Saturday.
“Relinquishing our rights to host the 2026 BWF World Junior Championships is a tough resolution,” he confused.
PBSI understood that the BWF World Junior Championships is a crucial agenda for the event of younger badminton skills in lots of nations. The event serves because the benchmark of junior badminton improvement on the world stage.
Though waiving its internet hosting rights to the BWF, the Indonesian federation emphasised that its dedication to badminton improvement and cooperation with the BWF stays strong.
“PBSI is totally dedicated to supporting all packages and worldwide championships organized by BWF. We’ll keep good relations and cooperation as the inspiration of Indonesia’s contribution to the world’s badminton,” Roedyanto stated.
PBSI expressed its apology to BWF and all stakeholders for any inconvenience which will come up from the choice.
The group additionally expressed hope that cooperation with BWF will proceed in different alternatives, together with worldwide championships.
Responding to PBSI’s resolution, BWF is now working to nominate a brand new host to make sure the profitable continuation of the event. As introduced on the BWF official web site, the bidding course of for the 2026 junior championship has reopened.
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