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Jakarta –
Marcus Fernaldi Gideon responded to the BWF statement by apologizing to Indonesia. It still demands concrete responsibility from the world badminton organization.
BWF through the president of the World Badminton Federation, Poul Erik, has sent a letter of apology to Indonesia.
The letter addressed to Menpora Zainudin Amali on Sunday (3/21) also included an apology to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Indonesian Ambassador and fans of the badminton from Indonesia. .
In his apology, Poul Erik expressed his regret over the incident that occurred at the All England 2021 tournament.
Marcus Fernaldi Gideon et al, who just arrived in Indonesia on Monday (3/22) evening WIB, commented on BWF’s apologies. According to him, the problem his team experienced was not just an apology. A detailed explanation is necessary so that the BWF does not release a similar case experienced by the team.
“Yes, in my opinion, this issue needs to be clarified, right? We have started a small competition, preparation for the Olympics, I’m afraid there will be something on the way. BWF leaves hands like that again. Just give a letter of apology to be done, “Marcus said in a statement. press conference in the VVIP building, Soekarno-Hatta airport.
Sinyo, the close nickname of Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, said the BWF is yet to be held accountable for the discriminatory actions the Indonesian team received while at All England, which began on March 17.
“Yesterday the injustice really manifested itself in my opinion and according to all my friends. For that reason it is necessary to clarify it ”, revealed.
“It is not so easy to ask for forgiveness, then that’s it,” he emphasized.
As is known, the Indonesian team is known to be on a plane with a passenger who was confirmed positive while traveling from Istanbul to Birmingham.
For that case, Jonathan Christie and others, who were going through a first round match, were forced to lose to WO of the oldest tournament in the world.
Jonatan Christie et al are required to self-quarantine at the hotel for 10 days in accordance with British government and National Health Service (NHS) regulations.
The case expanded until the Indonesian government intervened to repatriate Hendra Setiawan and her friends to their homeland.
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