Indonesia badminton players advance to Korea Open 2026 round of 16

Six Indonesian representatives have advanced to the round of 16 at the Korea Open 2026, held at Jinnam Stadium in Yeosu. Following the round of 32, the remaining competitors include Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, Alwi Farhan, Isyana Syahira Meida, Rinjani Keinnara Nastine, Ni Kadek Dhinda Amartya Pratiwi, and Mutiara Ayu Puspitasari.

Mutiara Ayu Puspitasari secured her spot by defeating South Korea's Kim Joo Eun in straight games, 21-16, 21-19. Despite the victory, Mutiara noted she was unsatisfied with her performance due to unforced errors. She is scheduled to face Taiwan's Lin Hsiang Ti in the next round.

Other scheduled matches for Indonesian athletes include Alwi Farhan against Wang Po-Wei from Chinese Taipei, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting against Ng Ka Long Angus from Hong Kong, and the women's doubles pair Isyana Syahira Meida and Rinjani Keinnara Nastine against Japan's Rui Hirokami and Sayaka Hobara.