JABAR EKSPRES – Indonesian badminton legend Taufik Hidayat said that the Super 1000 Indonesia Open 2023 tournament which took place at Istora Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), Senayan, Jakarta, June 13-18, was competitive.
According to him, to win the tournament that competes for a total prize of 1,250,000 US dollars (around Rp18.7 billion), badminton players must have qualified abilities from all aspects.
“Indonesia Open 2023 is a very competitive competition. Indonesia’s chances of winning depend on preparation, players’ abilities, and support from the audience,” Taufik said in a written statement after a meeting with fans at Istora on Saturday (6/17).
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Looking at the competition map, Taufik continued, athletes must have enthusiasm, focus, and strong support. “That way I believe Indonesia’s chances in the tournament can be realized,” he added.
The 41-year-old man also told a story related to the key to success during his time as an athlete with a myriad of achievements, including a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, Greece and World Championship gold in Anaheim, United States in 2005.
According to him, an athlete needs consistent dedication and hard work. In addition, mentality and mental strength by learning to cope with pressure and challenges in matches, maintaining focus, and controlling emotions.
“Then also the discipline to maintain health, including maintaining the nutrients needed by athletes, one of the most important is body fluids and minerals. Because the needs of athletes are different from other humans, this is very important to note,” Taufik said.
Water is one of the most important nutrients to maintain athletes’ fitness and endurance. Therefore, Taufik said, it is important for athletes to not only meet the adequate number, but also pay attention to the quality of the content.
“Do not let its function only restore body fluids, but it must also be able to help meet the mineral needs of athletes. This is very important to maintain performance and health,” concluded Taufik.
