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The double mix of badminton national training ended the intensive program in Kudus, Central Java. Liliyana Natsir et al. increasingly confident in the 2018 Asian Games.
The training camp outside Cipayung was initiated by PBSI's national mixed plate dual coach, Richard Mainaky, ahead of the 2018 Asian Games. Liliyana et al. worked on GOR Jati, Kudus, Central Java for six days, from 5-11 August.
The training camp is expected to be able to repeat the success of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics which also took on similar locations. Besides Tontowi Ahmad / Liliyana, Richard brought Ricky Karanda Suwardi / Debby Susanto, Praveen Jordan / Melati Daeva Oktavianti, Ronald Alexander / Annisa Saufika, Hafiz Faizal / Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja, and other partners.
"The kids say the exercises here are very tiring, even though the programs are more or less the same as those in Jakarta. Maybe it feels different because they really focus on training and are not going anywhere, everything is prepared here. So the days are only filled with exercises , eat, rest, "Richard said in a release to detikSport, Saturday (08/09/2018).
"Improved physical circuit, gym, and movement agility in the field. But the portion is more technical programs. Next week has entered a low volume program but the intensity remains high. The players must keep the conditions and motivation that have been good so far. keep being guarded, "Richard explained.
"For non-technical preparations, it has been running every day in the national training, controlled by Pak Rachman (Widohardhono, PBSI psychologist). We also ask for input and advice from legends, such as Koh Chris (Christian Hadinata)," he added.
Badminton individual numbers will be played at the 2018 Asian Games on August 23-28, 2018. Mixed doubles have the advantage of not having to appear in team competition using the Thomas Uber Cup format starting August 19-22.
The mixed doubles will carry the target at the Asian Games this time. From the Tontowi / Liliyana pair.