Alwi Farhan's Solid Preparation Powers Him Past First Hurdle at BWF World Championships 2026

Alwi Farhan has successfully navigated the first hurdle at the BWF World Championships 2026, securing a smooth passage to the next round. The young Indonesian singles player defeated Yoo Tae-bin of South Korea in a decisive match, winning in straight games with a score of 21-17, 21-12 in the round of 64.

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Alhamdulillah, it was prepared from before. I had more than a week to study the draw, and that was good for me.

The victory, held at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi, India, was a testament to Farhan's meticulous preparation. He revealed that he had over a week to study his opponent after the draw was finalized, a period he found highly beneficial for his game.

"Alhamdulillah, it was prepared from before. I had more than a week to study the draw, and that was good for me," Alwi stated after the match. His understanding of Yoo Tae-bin's playing style allowed him to anticipate many of the South Korean player's moves, even before they happened on court.

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So, I was anticipating, and I knew very well what he was going to do. This is part of the preparation I did, and it paid off.

Looking ahead, Farhan aims to maintain his current performance level as he progresses in the tournament, which he considers one of the most sacred events in the badminton calendar. He recognizes the increasing difficulty of the competition and plans to focus on recovery to ensure he is in peak physical and mental condition for his upcoming matches.

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I hope I can maintain this standard for the next match.