The 14th DAIHATSU astec open Match report by Bellaetrix

The 14th
DAIHATSU astec open
Match report by Bellaetrix

About DAIHATSU astec open

The DAIHATSU astec open is an annual badminton tournament in Indonesia that provides high-quality competition for young shuttlers in Asia. In line with the DAIHATSU's objective of promoting badminton from a young age, this most prominent youth badminton tournament hosted its 14th event in 10 cities in Indonesia setting a new record of 7,050 total number of participants ranging from age 11 until veteran players.

This year's tournament was held in series of roadshow in 10 cities in Indonesia, starting from Bandung (19-24 February), Bali (6-10 March), Makassar (3-7 April), Yogyakarta (30 April-5 May), Pontianak (17-21 July), Batam (7-11 August), Padang (4-8 September), Banjarmasin (16-20 October), Manado (13-17 November) and ended with the Final Round on December 8th at the Soemantri Brodjonegoro sport complex, Kuningan, South Jakarta.

Organizer's Comment

"The convening of this annual tournament in 2018 is a huge success as we saw participation hike in 10 cities throughout Indonesia. In terms of quality, I am confident that this tournament has and will contribute to produce future high-performing badminton athletes. Moving forward, I sincerely hope that DAIHATSU and ASTEC are able to maintain stronger collaboration and partnership to be "the nation's bestfriend" in preparing and identifying talented individuals in badminton." says Mrs. Susanti.

Susi SUSANTI
(born 11 February, 1971)

The first Indonesian Olympic gold medalist on Single Female title at 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. She is now the Head of Achievement Development of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI).

Tournament Report

The tournament began with intense matches in U17 single male and U19 male double categories. Coming from all over Indonesia, the young shuttlers exhibited incredible performances and put on a good show. The audience witnessed the grit and willpower to snatch the championship titles.

The cheering spectators fueled the fighting spirit of all players and drew attention to the VVIP Guests, among others are Mr. Alan Budikusuma and Mrs. Susi Susanti. The gold medalist Bellaetrix Manuputty also showed up to support the participants since the start of the tournament.

"We are blessed with the opportunity to nurture young talents in the DAIHATSU astec open. We will continue to do this and focus on scouting more talents next year." said Mrs. Susi Susanti.

The tournament ended in the afternoon followed by the award session to the winners. Hard work, enthusiasm, pride, and friendship are captured in the young shuttlers' faces.

Sponsor's Comment

Ms. Amelia Tjandra

"This year, the total participation surprisingly exceeded our goal, and succesfully attracted young shuttlers from other countries, such as Japan, Malaysia, and France. More than 7,050 participants joined the tournament, and competed to exhibit their skills and performances.

Moving forward, we immensely hope that DAIHATSU astec open will not only serve as a mere competition platform, but also enhance the quality and skills of young badminton athletes."

Winner’s Coverage

	U13 Single Male Winner Hendy LEANDER from PB Djarum, Kudus How do you feel ? I am very glad that I won the title Who do you want to share your feelings with? For my parents, friends and coach. What is the cause of your victory? Commited and discipline in regular practice. What is your next goal ? I look forward to playing and winning in another tournament next year. Who is your favorite player ? Anthony Sinisuka GINTING (Indonesia).

U13 Single Male Winner

Hendy LEANDER from PB Djarum, Kudus

How do you feel ?: I am very glad that I won the title
Who do you want to share your feelings with?: For my parents, friends and coach.
What is the cause of your victory?: Commited and discipline in regular practice.
What is your next goal ?: I look forward to playing and winning in another tournament next year.
Who is your favorite player ?: Anthony Sinisuka GINTING (Indonesia).

	U13 Single Female Winner Ni Kadek Dhinda Amartya Pratiwi from PB Racket, West Jakarta How do you feel ? I am extremely amused to win in the grand final Who do you want to share your feelings with? I wanted to extend my appreciation to PB Racket, Jaya Raya, coaches and parent. What is the cause of your victory? Hard work and discipline. Don't be lazy to practice. What is your next goal ? I might be taking a short break next year. Who is your favorite player ? Susi SUSANTI (Indonesia) and Ratchanok INTANON (Thailand).

U13 Single Female Winner

Ni Kadek Dhinda Amartya Pratiwi from PB Racket, West Jakarta

How do you feel ?: I am extremely amused to win in the grand final
Who do you want to share your feelings with?: I wanted to extend my appreciation to PB Racket, Jaya Raya, coaches and parent.
What is the cause of your victory?: Hard work and discipline. Don't be lazy to practice.
What is your next goal ?: I might be taking a short break next year.
Who is your favorite player ?: Susi SUSANTI (Indonesia) and Ratchanok INTANON (Thailand).

	U15 Single Male Winner Lukman Nur HAKIM from PB Berkat Abadi, Banjarmasin How do you feel ? I cannot express my feeling but am happy. Who do you want to share your feelings with? Particularly for my parents, coach and everyone who cheered for me today. What is the cause of your victory? Hard work and regular practice boosted my skills. What is your next goal ? I wish to win the national championship "National Circuit" next year. Who is your favorite player ? Kento MOMOTA (Japan).

U15 Single Male Winner

Lukman Nur HAKIM from PB Berkat Abadi, Banjarmasin

How do you feel ?: I cannot express my feeling but am happy.
Who do you want to share your feelings with?: Particularly for my parents, coach and everyone who cheered for me today.
What is the cause of your victory?: Hard work and regular practice boosted my skills.
What is your next goal ?: I wish to win the national championship "National Circuit" next year.
Who is your favorite player ?: Kento MOMOTA (Japan).

	U17 Single Male Winner Briliandri CHRISTIANTO from PB Exist, Jakarta How do you feel ? I am extremely happy to win the title. Who do you want to share your feelings with? I want to express my gratitude to my family and Exist. What is the cause of your victory? I regularly practice and do not easily give up to myself. What is your next goal ? I want to play better in order to win more titles next year. Who is your favorite player ? Kento MOMOTA (Japan).

U17 Single Male Winner

Briliandri CHRISTIANTO from PB Exist, Jakarta

How do you feel ?: I am extremely happy to win the title.
Who do you want to share your feelings with?: I want to express my gratitude to my family and Exist.
What is the cause of your victory?: I regularly practice and do not easily give up to myself.
What is your next goal ?: I want to play better in order to win more titles next year.
Who is your favorite player ?: Kento MOMOTA (Japan).

	U17 Single Female Winner Irgi Apprilia Hizkia Rifa Putri from PB Exist, Jakarta How do you feel ? I can say that I am very proud of myself and happy. Who do you want to share your feelings with? I dedicated this championship to my coach, family and friends in Exist. What is the cause of your victory? The key for success is to relax and focus in the game. What is your next goal ? I wish to be better and push my limit to achieve the championship next year. Who is your favorite player ? TAI Tzu-Ying (Taiwan).

U17 Single Female Winner

Irgi Apprilia Hizkia Rifa Putri from PB Exist, Jakarta

How do you feel ?: I can say that I am very proud of myself and happy.
Who do you want to share your feelings with?: I dedicated this championship to my coach, family and friends in Exist.
What is the cause of your victory?: The key for success is to relax and focus in the game.
What is your next goal ?: I wish to be better and push my limit to achieve the championship next year.
Who is your favorite player ?: TAI Tzu-Ying (Taiwan).

	U17 Male Double Winner Hendrawan and Muhammad Ridhwanul Arifin from PB Exist, Jakarta How do you feel ? As new partner, we are grateful and proud to snatch the title. Who do you want to share your feelings with? I am thankful to God for his grace, and also to my family and my coach. What is the cause of your victory? Regular practice makes our performance better. What is your next goal ? We are looking forward to many more competitions next year. Who is your favorite player ? Kevin SANJAYA (Indonesia) and GOH V Shem (Malaysia).

U17 Male Double Winner

Hendrawan and Muhammad Ridhwanul Arifin from PB Exist, Jakarta

How do you feel ?: As new partner, we are grateful and proud to snatch the title.
Who do you want to share your feelings with?: I am thankful to God for his grace, and also to my family and my coach.
What is the cause of your victory?: Regular practice makes our performance better.
What is your next goal ?: We are looking forward to many more competitions next year.
Who is your favorite player ?: Kevin SANJAYA (Indonesia) and GOH V Shem (Malaysia).

	U19 Male Double Winner Maulana CHRISSANDI and Viorel Joan FERNANDO from PB Jaya Raya, Jakarta How do you feel ? We are of course happy as it was not easy to snatch the title. Who do you want to share your feelings with? My parents as they are unable to see the matches themselves. What is the cause of your victory? Hard work and regular practice determined our success. What is your next goal ? We have to defend our title. Who is your favorite player ? Kevin SANJAYA and Markus GIDEON (Indonesia).

U19 Male Double Winner

Maulana CHRISSANDI and Viorel Joan FERNANDO from PB Jaya Raya, Jakarta

How do you feel ?: We are of course happy as it was not easy to snatch the title.
Who do you want to share your feelings with?: My parents as they are unable to see the matches themselves.
What is the cause of your victory?: Hard work and regular practice determined our success.
What is your next goal ?: We have to defend our title.
Who is your favorite player ?: Kevin SANJAYA and Markus GIDEON (Indonesia).

	Veteran Single Female Winner Winda Puji HASTUTI from FIFA BC, Sidoarjo How do you feel ? I am grateful to God. I am very happy. Who do you want to share your feelings with? Thanks to FIFA BC who steadily and financially support my career. What is the cause of your victory? Don't give up to achieve the highest ranking. What is your next goal ? I hope to win the National Circuit next year. Who is your favorite player ? Fitriani (Indonesia) and TAI Tzu-Ying (Taiwan) as both of them are strickers.

Veteran Single Female Winner

Winda Puji HASTUTI from FIFA BC, Sidoarjo

How do you feel ?: I am grateful to God. I am very happy.
Who do you want to share your feelings with?: Thanks to FIFA BC who steadily and financially support my career.
What is the cause of your victory?: Don't give up to achieve the highest ranking.
What is your next goal ?: I hope to win the National Circuit next year.
Who is your favorite player ?: Fitriani (Indonesia) and TAI Tzu-Ying (Taiwan) as both of them are strickers.

	Mixed Double Winner Lukhi Apri NUGROHO and Ririn AMELIA from PB Berkat Abadi, Banjarmasin How do you feel ? We are satisfied to be the winner today. Who do you want to share your feelings with? We wanted to thank our parents and coaches. What is the cause of your victory? Determination to win followed by hard work. What is your next goal ? More achievement next year. Who is your favorite player ? Liliyana NATSIR and Tontowi AHMAD (Indonesia).

Mixed Double Winner

Lukhi Apri NUGROHO and Ririn AMELIA from PB Berkat Abadi, Banjarmasin

How do you feel ?: We are satisfied to be the winner today.
Who do you want to share your feelings with?: We wanted to thank our parents and coaches.
What is the cause of your victory?: Determination to win followed by hard work.
What is your next goal ?: More achievement next year.
Who is your favorite player ?: Liliyana NATSIR and Tontowi AHMAD (Indonesia).

MATCH REPORT BY BELLAETRIX

It is startlingly astonishing to witness how the final matches are undoubtedly competitive. I considered this prominent competition as a good platform to prepare future high-performing athletes.

Compared to last year, I saw a dramatic increase not only in the number of young shuttlers, but also for spectators. The finalists were enthusiastically determined to win the title amid deafening roars from the crowd - families and friends are of course cheering for them.

In this occasion, my humble advice to young shuttlers is that a champion is someone who does not give up easily and always strives for excellence. The key to be a champion is to believe in yourself and use setbacks to improve better in the future.

I had so much fun watching the matches. I very much hope that DAIHATSU astec open will be held regularly in order to produce many "young Bellaetrix" in the future.

Special message from BELLAETRIX

Strong determination, discipline and hard work are necessary to achieve your dream. It is a long and winding road ahead, but hard work will always pay off. The most important thing is however to keep your faith in God strong.

Bellaetrix MANUPUTTY
(born 11 October, 1988)

A young Indonesian badminton player, Bellaetrix was gold medalist in women's single at the 27th Southeast Asian Games in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. In 2017, she won both the international and national titles at the City Badminton Mixed Team Invitational Championship in China and Pertamina Open in Indonesia, respectively. Among her achievements to date are the quarter finalist at the 2014 Ubercup, the semifinalist at both the 2015 Sudirman Cup and the 2017 astec open.

Outside the field, she is academically enrolled at Universitas Bung Karno and is currently in her fifth semester. Apart from badminton practice, she routinely exercises at the gym.