The 2025 PB Djarum General Audition is a strategic step in encouraging the sustainable regeneration of national badminton athletes.
This was conveyed by the Head of the PB Djarum 2025 General Audition Talent Search Team, Sigit Budiarto, who emphasized the importance of the regeneration process in maintaining the glory of Indonesian badminton, especially as one of the mainstay sports that often contributes medals at the Olympics.
"From our perspective, PB Djarum believes this regeneration is crucial. Badminton, as Indonesia's cornerstone for achieving medals at the Olympics, must be maintained and continuously promoted intensively. By holding auditions to find new talent, achievements can be maintained, even surpassing those of the past," Sigit said in a press conference at the Djarum Jati Sports Hall in Kudus, Central Java, on Tuesday.
Similarly, Fung Permadi, Coordinator of the Men's Athlete Talent Scout Team and Manager of the PB Djarum Team, considered the auditions a crucial starting point in developing young athletes. He observed improvements in the participants' technical abilities each year.
"In general, we see technical improvement as they age. From when I joined Djarum until now, there has been improvement year after year. This is the starting point for regeneration for Indonesian badminton, and we must work hard for it," said Fung.
