RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian national badminton team is focusing on quick adaptation during limited training at Forum Horsens, Denmark, as players adjust to faster shuttlecock conditions ahead of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026, scheduled for April 24 to May 3.

Men’s singles player Anthony Sinisuka Ginting said he faced no major issues, helped by experience from previous European events. “So far everything has been fine. We were able to find our rhythm in training, even with limited time,” Ginting said on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

He noted the venue is smaller than those in Asia but similar to past tournaments in Europe. Indonesia used the short session to read court conditions, where shuttlecocks travel faster, making rhythm adjustment a priority.

In women’s doubles, Rachel Allessya Rose said shuttle speed was immediately noticeable. “Today we only had a short session on the court, but it was immediately clear the shuttlecock was quite fast. That’s something we need to adapt to quickly,” she said.

Her partner Febi Setianingrum added that lighting and wind were not major issues. “The court conditions are normal, there’s no glare and the wind is not much of a factor,” Febi said.

The arena’s smaller capacity of around 4,000 spectators is expected to create a more intense atmosphere, with closer crowd support. “The arena is small, so the support from spectators can be heard more clearly, and that can boost our motivation,” Rachel said.

Indonesia’s women’s team is in Group C with Taiwan, Canada, and Australia, opening against Canada on April 25, followed by Australia (April 26) and Taiwan (April 28).

In women’s singles, Indonesia relies on Putri Kusuma Wardani, supported by Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo, Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan, and Ni Kadek Dhinda Amartya Pratiwi. The doubles squad includes Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti, Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma, Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi, Meilysa Trias Puspitasari, and Rachel Allessya Rose.

The men’s team, placed in Group D, will face Algeria (April 24), Thailand (April 26), and France (April 28). The lineup combines experience and youth, with Ginting and Jonatan Christie leading the singles, supported by younger players such as Alwi Farhan and Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah.

In doubles, Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri are the main pair, with additional options from Sabar Karyaman Gutama/Mohammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani and Raymond Indra/Nikolaus Joaquin. ***