Garuda squad showcases regional supremacy with standout finals performances in Bangkok
Indonesia delivered a commanding statement in regional badminton by asserting near-total control at the Thailand Masters 2026, reinforcing its depth, resilience, and rising new generation on an international stage.
Indonesia’s Four-Title Sweep in Bangkok
Indonesia emerged as the most dominant force at the Thailand Masters 2026 BWF Super 300 tournament, clinching four of the five titles on offer at Nimibutr Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2026. With six representatives advancing to the finals, the Red-and-White contingent reaffirmed its status as a regional badminton powerhouse, missing out only in the women’s singles category.
Breakthrough Moment for Zaki Ubaidillah
Men’s singles prospect Moh. Zaki “Ubed” Ubaidillah delivered one of the tournament’s most gripping matches, defeating Thai favorite Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul in a 78-minute battle. The tightly contested final ended 21-19, 20-22, 21-19, marking Ubed’s maiden title of the 2026 season and his first victory over the Thai player in three meetings. His run included a decisive straight-games win over fellow Indonesian Alwi Farhan in the semifinals.
Women’s Doubles Opens the Floodgates
The title charge began with women’s doubles pair Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi and Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti, who overcame China’s seventh seeds Bao Li Jing and Li Yi Jing. After dropping the first game, the Indonesian duo rallied to win 15-21, 21-15, 21-18. The victory marked their first title since forming a partnership at the start of 2026, signaling strong potential for the pairing.
Leo and Bagas End a Long Title Drought
In the men’s doubles, Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana ended a title drought dating back to 2024 with a composed straight-games win over juniors Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin, 21-10, 21-17. The 35-minute final secured their second title together, following their Korea Open triumph in 2024. For Leo, the win also added a second Thailand Masters crown to his career, having previously lifted the trophy in 2023 with Daniel Marthin.
All-Indonesian Drama in Mixed Doubles
Mixed doubles delivered another all-Indonesian showdown, with Adnan Maulana and Indah Cahya Sari Jamil staging a comeback to defeat Bobby Setiabudi and Melati Daeva Oktavianti. After losing the opening game, Adnan and Indah closed out the final 21-18, 19-21, 17-21. The result marked their first Super 300 title, following their earlier success at the Super 100 Vietnam Open in 2024.
Women’s Singles the Only Miss
The only title Indonesia failed to secure came in the women’s singles, where India’s Devika Sihag claimed the championship after Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei retired due to injury. The match ended prematurely with the score at 21-8, 6-3, denying Indonesian shuttlers a clean sweep at the tournament.
Indonesia’s four-title haul at the Thailand Masters 2026 underscores the country’s sustained investment in badminton development and the emergence of a confident new generation. The results reinforce Indonesia’s competitive edge in Southeast Asia and beyond, offering a strong signal to regional rivals, including Singapore, as the international badminton calendar intensifies.
Sources: Website Polri (2026) , EN Tempo (2026)
Keywords: Indonesia Badminton, Thailand Masters 2026, BWF Super 300, Zaki Ubaidillah, Leo Bagas
