Indonesian men's doubles pair Muhamad Kenzie Iddo Kurniawan/Leo Kenzie Putra Pratama overcame pressure to win the U-15 category of the 2026 Yonex-Sunrise Jaya Raya Junior International Grand Prix.
Kenzie/Leo won the title after defeating second seeds from Thailand Nopporn Chaipar/Rabchai Vongvai in two straight games 21-17, 21-16 in the final at the PB Jaya Raya Sports Hall, South Tangerang, Sunday.
"In the first game, we were still a bit panicked, because our opponent was also the second seed, so they were more experienced. The coach instructed us to play with more confidence," said Kenzie in a written statement from the Indonesian Badminton Association after the match.
Kenzie said their opponents' seeded status didn't deter them. After receiving guidance from their coach, Kenzie/Leo tried to play with more confidence and took the initiative.
According to Kenzie, international matches present a different challenge because they don't meet opponents from other countries very often, so they have to quickly read the playing patterns on the field.
"The difference between national and international matches lies in the opponents. National matches are played more often, while international matches are more difficult because you have to learn more about the right playing style for each opponent," said Kenzie.
