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BNI Encourages Young Athletes' Achievements as Devin/Faathir Reach Macau Open 2026 Final

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian young badminton pair Devin Artha Wahyudi/Ali Faathir Rayhan reached their first BWF Super 300 final at the Macau Open 2026.
  • Their achievement highlights the significant progress of national athletes being prepared for global competition.
  • The success is attributed to long-term coaching by PBSI with support from BNI, providing crucial international experience.

Indonesian young men's doubles pair Devin Artha Wahyudi and Ali Faathir Rayhan have reached their first BWF Super 300 final at the Macau Open 2026. This significant achievement underscores their development as part of the national badminton team's regeneration for world-class competition.

The pair's success is a testament to the long-term coaching program by the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), supported by PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BNI). Through consistent participation in international tournaments, Devin and Faathir have honed their technical skills, match experience, and competitive mental fortitude essential for top-tier play.

"Devin and Faathir's success in reaching the Macau Open 2026 final shows that long-term investment in young athlete development is starting to yield results," said BNI Corporate Secretary Okki Rushartomo. "The match experience they gained, including facing the world's best players, is crucial for building character, a winning mentality, and the quality of play needed to compete at the highest level."

Before their Macau Open performance, Devin and Faathir gained valuable experience at the prestigious BWF Super 1000 Indonesia Open 2026. They have also secured titles at the Toyota Thailand International Challenge 2025 and the Odisha Masters 2025 in India. Additionally, they reached the semifinals of the Wondr by BNI Indonesia International Challenge I 2025, Wondr by BNI Indonesia Masters II 2025, and the Astana International Challenge 2025 in Kazakhstan. This track record provides a strong foundation for their current success.

Devin and Faathir's success in reaching the Macau Open 2026 final shows that long-term investment in young athlete development is starting to yield results. The match experience they gained, including facing the world's best players, is crucial for building character, a winning mentality, and the quality of play needed to compete at the highest level.

— Okki RushartomoBNI Corporate Secretary on the significance of the young pair's achievement.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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