Rinov/Pitha Advance to Asian Championships Quarters after Defeating Japanese Pair

According to bolasport.com, Indonesian mixed doubles pair Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Asian Championships taking place at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, China.

The Indonesian pair — who are also Olympians — displayed dominance while defeating Japanese representatives Yuichi Shimogami/Sayaka Hobara in the tournament’s second round.

Rinov/Pitha’s calm and convincing performance was evident from the start — they executed their strategy perfectly and maintained their lead without ever trailing behind their opponents.

The Indonesian pair’s superiority was clear in the first game — smooth rotation combined with Rinov’s sharp smashes from the back court and Pitha’s agility in the front area led them to an 11-5 advantage.