Alwi appeared dominant in the men's singles final at the Istora Gelora Bung Karno, Senayan, Jakarta, Sunday, by defeating Thai athlete Panitchapon Teeraratsakul in two straight games 21-5, 21-6.
The victory capped Alwi's impressive performance throughout the tournament.
"Going forward, we're certainly aiming for 750- and 1000-level tournaments, such as the All England, the World Championships, the Asian Games, and even the Olympics. We're already setting short-term goals to qualify for the Olympics," Alwi said after the match.
Playing at Istora holds special meaning for Alwi. He admitted that the atmosphere of the legendary arena also influenced his performance, especially with the full support of the home crowd.
"The strategy wasn't much different. I just maximized what I could. My opponent seemed to be playing under pressure, especially because of the exciting atmosphere. I was fortunate to have the incredible support of the Indonesian fans," said Alwi.
According to Alwi, the support of the Istora public was an additional source of energy throughout the tournament.
