Indonesia’s aspirations for a spot in the final of the Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) 2026 were dashed after their women’s team suffered a 1-3 defeat to South Korea in the semifinals. The decisive blow came in the fourth match on Saturday, February 7, at the Qingdao Conson Gymnasium, China, where the Indonesian women’s doubles pair, Amallia Pratiwi and Siti Fadia, were narrowly overcome by South Korea’s Lee Seo-jin and Lee Yeon-woo with identical scores of 19-21, 19-21.
The encounter between Pratiwi/Fadia (affectionately known as Tiwi/Fadia) and Lee/Lee was a fiercely contested and arduous battle from the outset. Despite a sluggish start that saw them trail 3-6 in the first game, the Indonesian duo displayed resilience, staging a comeback to take an 8-6 lead. However, the South Korean pair responded with heightened aggression, shifting the momentum and heading into the interval with a narrow 10-11 advantage.
Following the interval, the intensity of the match only escalated. Both pairs engaged in numerous long rallies, testing their stamina and endurance right from the first game. Tiwi/Fadia repeatedly found themselves in winning positions, leading 17-15 and later 19-18. Unfortunately, a lack of composure at crucial junctures ultimately cost them the game, as they succumbed to a 19-21 defeat.
Entering the second game, Tiwi/Fadia demonstrated a strong start, securing three consecutive points to gain an early lead. Nevertheless, the South Korean representatives quickly applied pressure, reversing the score to 4-5. The game then transformed into a point-for-point chase, with Tiwi/Fadia again trailing closely at 10-11 as they headed into the mid-game break.
Persistent long rallies characterized the play even after the interval. While Tiwi/Fadia experienced moments of slight decline, allowing South Korea to capitalize on some of their less decisive shots, the Indonesian pair continuously adjusted their game plan, striving to penetrate South Korea’s formidable defense. The scores remained incredibly tight, oscillating through 13-16, 17-16, and 17-19, before Tiwi/Fadia ultimately suffered another narrow defeat at 19-21, solidifying their exit from the tournament.
The overall score concluded with Indonesia 1-3 South Korea in the BATC 2026 women’s team semifinals. Here is a recap of the complete match results:
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Thalita Wiryawan lost to Kim Ga-eun: 5-21 and 4-21.
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Rachel Rose/Febi Setianingrum lost to Baek Ha-na/Kim Hye-jeong: 14-21 and 10-21.
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Kadek Dhinda Pratiwi defeated Park Ga-eun: 21-14 and 21-13.
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Amallia Pratiwi/Siti Fadia lost to Lee Seo-jin/Lee Yeon-woo: 19-21 and 19-21.
Summary
Indonesia’s women’s team failed to reach the BATC 2026 final, suffering a 1-3 defeat against South Korea in the semifinals. The decisive fourth match saw the Indonesian women’s doubles pair, Amallia Pratiwi and Siti Fadia, narrowly lose to South Korea’s Lee Seo-jin and Lee Yeon-woo with identical scores of 19-21, 19-21. This defeat at the Qingdao Conson Gymnasium, China, ended Indonesia’s aspirations for the championship final.
The encounter between Pratiwi/Fadia and Lee/Lee was intensely fought, characterized by fierce rallies and tight scores in both games. Despite leading at several points, the Indonesian duo struggled with composure during crucial moments, ultimately costing them both sets. The other matches saw Thalita Wiryawan and Rachel Rose/Febi Setianingrum lose, while Kadek Dhinda Pratiwi secured Indonesia’s sole victory against Park Ga-eun.