Alwi Farhan Shines at 2025 Sudirman Cup in Xiamen

Alwi Farhan — an Indonesian men’s singles badminton player who will turn 20 next week — showcased an impressive performance at the 2025 Sudirman Cup held in Xiamen, China.

Following his debut at the Thomas Cup last year, the young shuttler was trusted to replace Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in the 2025 edition — a major responsibility he carried out exceptionally well.

Farhan delivered two key victories:

• Defeated Anders Antonsen of Denmark with a score of 21-17, 15-21, 21-17 in the group stage
• Beat Cho Geonyeop of South Korea with a score of 16-21, 21-8, 21-8 in the semifinal

Farhan’s contribution played a vital role in the strong showing of the Indonesian men’s singles sector, which consistently secured points in all five matches during the prestigious tournament.