CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Home favourite Jonatan Christie claimed his first title in 10 months at the 2023 Indonesia Masters on Sunday (29 January). In an all-Indonesian final, he defeated Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo 21-15, 21-13 in 44 minutes for his maiden BWF Badminton Tour title on home soil inside Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno Sports Palace.

Detailed explanation-2: -Viktor Axelsen successfully defended his badminton Indonesia Open title after beating China’s Zhao Jun Peng 21-9, 21-10 in the men’s singles final on Sunday (19 June).

Detailed explanation-3: -Prize pool. The total prize money was US$360,000 with the distribution of the prize money in accordance with BWF regulations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ending what has been a remarkable year on a high note, world champions Zheng Si Wei/Huang Ya Qiong won their 10th title of 2022 in as many finals, beating the two-time defending champions Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Sapsiree Taerattanachai in three (21-19, 18-21, 21-13).

Detailed explanation-5: -Danish badminton ace Viktor Axelsen clinched the men’s singles title at the Indonesia Masters on Sunday, beating Taiwan’s Chou Tien-chen in straight sets.