For the past three days, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung has been battling the flu while competing in her last BWF World Junior Championships. Throughout this time, her best friend and roommate, Aurum Oktavia Winata, has been taking care of her. However, today they will face each other on the court, both striving for a guaranteed medal for Indonesia in the Blibli.com Yonex-Sunrise BWF World Junior Championships 2017.
Tunjung and Winata have known each other since they were eight years old and have developed a strong friendship. Tunjung holds an impressive 20-1 record against Winata, albeit in national tournaments only. Despite their rivalry today, Tunjung appreciates the care Winata has shown her and is excited that one of them will bring home a medal for Indonesia.
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In the previous round, Tunjung had a challenging match against Wang Zhiyi of China, during which she required immediate medical treatment. Despite her illness, Tunjung managed to give her best and emerged victorious with a 21-18, 19-21, 21-12 win. Reflecting on her performance, Tunjung expressed doubts about her ability to get through the match due to her sickness. However, her determination to give her all for her supporters propelled her to success.
Tunjung’s aggression paid off in the decider, where she built a commanding 11-1 lead against Wang. Although she experienced a slight dip in her performance towards the end of the third game, her advantage was sufficient to secure victory and please the crowd.
Meanwhile, Winata’s quarter-final match against Vu Thi Anh Thu of Vietnam was relatively smoother as she triumphed with a comfortable 21-13, 21-9 scoreline. Both Tunjung and Winata are now focused on their upcoming battle, knowing that they will have to give their best to come out on top.
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In other matches, Han Yue and Zhou Meng of China secured their spots in the quarter-finals, setting up an intriguing clash between teammates for a semi-final berth. Thailand also has two representatives in the quarter-finals, with Pattarasuda Chaiwan facing off against China’s Cai Yanyan and Chananchida Jucharoen taking on Goh Jin Wei of Malaysia, the 2015 World Junior champion. Both Thai players acknowledge the difficulty of their tasks but remain determined to reach the podium.
In the Men’s Singles category, the host nation’s hopes were dashed as Alberto Alvin Yulianto fell to Japan’s Kodai Naraoka (21-16, 21-15) and Muhammad Rehan Diaz was defeated by India’s Lakshya Sen (21-12, 21-12). The quarter-finals will feature matchups between Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Takuma Obayashi, Gao Zhengze and Nhat Nguyen, and Christo Popov and Leong Jun Hao.
FAQs
Q: Who is Gregoria Mariska Tunjung?
A: Gregoria Mariska Tunjung is an Indonesian badminton player competing in the BWF World Junior Championships.
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Q: How long has Gregoria Mariska Tunjung been playing badminton?
A: Gregoria Mariska Tunjung has been playing badminton since she was eight years old.
Q: Who is Aurum Oktavia Winata?
A: Aurum Oktavia Winata is an Indonesian badminton player and close friend of Gregoria Mariska Tunjung.
Conclusion
The Blibli.com Yonex-Sunrise BWF World Junior Championships 2017 has showcased intense battles between talented young badminton players. Gregoria Mariska Tunjung and Aurum Oktavia Winata’s upcoming match is a testament to their friendship and competitive spirit. As the tournament progresses, we eagerly anticipate the thrilling matches ahead and the crowning of the new champions. For more updates on the BWF World Junior Championships, visit Carnegiecentre.
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