The home team's women's doubles pair, Atresia Naufa Candani/Aurelia Syakira Putri, advanced to the final round of the 2026 MilkLife Indonesia Junior International Series U-19 group after defeating fellow Indonesian representatives, Nathania Prasetya/Nadhifa Nur Zahra.
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In the semifinal match which took place at the Djarum Arena Kaliputu Sports Hall, Kudus Regency, Central Java, Saturday, the Atresia/Aurelia pair won two straight games with a score of 21-19, 21-15.
Atresia, met after the match, said that in the first game, the opponent had managed to catch up on the points because they had started to read their playing pattern.
However, he and his partner tried to maintain focus and maintain their lead until they managed to secure the first game.
Entering the second game, the home team shifted their strategy to a more aggressive play. Atresia was tasked with finding and directing the ball, while Aurelia attempted to build attacks to pressure the opponent.
Aurelia added that throughout the match they tried to maintain their focus and maintain communication so they could control the game and score points.
Ahead of the final, both players will use their rest time to maintain their physical condition, including adjusting their diet and sleep patterns. They will also evaluate their previous matches to prepare for their opponents.
In the final, Atresia/Aurelia will once again face fellow Indonesians, who are also their training partners. This means both pairs are already quite familiar with each other's playing styles, strengths, and weaknesses.
Nevertheless, both men still aim to win the title. They believe that focus and courage to play aggressively will be crucial factors in the final.
"Our target is, of course, to win. Since we're facing our own teammates, we'll be doing more evaluation. We've met frequently during training, so we both know each other's playing styles and weaknesses. Whoever is more daring in attacking and can maintain focus has the best chance of winning," said Atresia, echoed by Aurelia.
The 2026 MilkLife Indonesia Junior International Series featured 1,016 young badminton players from three continents: Asia, Europe, and America. The championship featured competitions in the U-13, U-15, U-17, and U-19 age groups across various disciplines.
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