Key Points
- Indonesia's Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin captured the Taipei Open 2026 men's doubles title after defeating Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Aaron Tai in straight sets.
- The victory secured Indonesia's only title at the BWF World Tour Super 300 event and boosted the pair's momentum for upcoming international tournaments.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesian men's doubles shuttlers Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin secured the Taipei Open 2026 title following a hard-fought victory at the Taipei Arena on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The Indonesian duo defeated the Malaysian pair Aaron Chia and Aaron Tai in straight sets, 23-21, 21-19, in a tightly contested final match.
As reported by Antara, Leo and Daniel faced an early challenge in the opening set as the Malaysian pair established control, taking an 11-8 lead into the interval. However, the Indonesian pair adjusted their pace post-interval, mounting a six-point run to turn the score to 16-12 before closing out a tense deuce set 23-21.
The second set followed a similar trajectory, with Chia/Tai leading 11-8 at the break. Reconfiguring their strategy toward a more patient build-up, Leo and Daniel gradually erased the deficit to seal the second set 21-19, ensuring Indonesia did not return empty-handed from the BWF World Tour Super 300 tournament as the nation's sole finalists.
The government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, expressed appreciation for the achievement of the Indonesian men's doubles pair in upholding the pride of the national badminton tradition on the international stage.
The success of Leo and Daniel is viewed as proof of consistency in athlete development and a vital asset as they prepare for the upcoming lineup of BWF World Tour tournaments.
The government also expressed hope that this victory will inspire athletes from other sectors to continually evaluate their performances and bounce back in upcoming championships. ***
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