The joint training camp, which will run through July 21, 2025, has been organized under a bilateral sports cooperation program between Indonesia and Russia.
The first day of training on Wednesday lasted approximately three hours.
Though they arrived only the day before, the Russian athletes showed strong enthusiasm for replicating the training regimen followed by the Indonesian national team.
“Training here is very different. In Russia, we have just one coach for all disciplines, whereas here, each sector has its own coach. This really helps the players develop,” the manager of the Russian team, Pavel Sorokin, said at the PBSI National Training Center.
He added that though the Russian team appeared fatigued, they remained eager to take part in the intensive training sessions. He expressed the hope that the training will give the team valuable insights into technique, training rhythm, and a strong work ethic.
“We requested the training program that the Indonesian team usually follows, and are trying our best to adhere to it. This is an incredible experience, and we’re looking forward to the next two weeks,” he added.
The Russian team’s visit follows a meeting between the Russian delegation and PBSI in Jakarta in April this year and a reciprocal visit by PBSI chair M. Fadil Imran and his staff to St. Petersburg, Russia, in June.
During that visit, Indonesian athletes participated in a week of match training in Russia.
Now, the Russian team is experiencing the training environment at Indonesia’s badminton headquarters.
They include Alina Davletova and her teammates, who practiced under the guidance of Pratama squad coaches of the junior or development team within the national training system on Wednesday.
Men’s singles assistant coach Ihsan Maulana Mustofa, who helped oversee the session, observed that the Russian athletes have strong technical skills.
He added that improving technique and footwork will be the primary focus of the two-week camp.
“In terms of quality, they’re quite good. Today, we concentrated on their gameplay and the precision of their front and back strokes. Going forward, we’ll provide them with training that they might not typically receive in their home country,” Mustofa said.
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