BCA Indonesia Open 2015 offers Rp 10 billion prize money

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Jakarta, May 25 2015 – BCA Indonesia Open 2015 will shortly be held on June 2 – 7 2015 at Bung Karno Indoor Sporting Arena which offers Rp 10 billion prize money - bigger than the previous tournament. The Superseries Premier badminton tournament is one of the prestigious badminton events in the world. Top world ranking players are obliged to participate in the tournament featuring 500 players from more than 20 countries around the world.

“BCA is proudly presenting the prestigious tournament. Top world ranking players with world class skills will showcase their best in front of badminton lovers. Being the main sponsor in the tournament is a part of BCA's commitment to contribute. Indonesian athletes repeatedly raised the Red and White flag in various word podiums. Similarly, BCA is also taking part to make Indonesia greater in every aspect,” said Jahja Setiaatmadja, the President of BCA.

PBSI president, Gita Wirjawan welcomes the BCA involvement, "In BCA Indonesia Open Superseries Premier (BIO) 2014, BWF rated the tournament as one of the best in the world. Thus, this second BCA's sponsorship which is also supported by the Djarum Foundation will be another milsestone for Indonesia's competency in holding a sports event. PBSI is also proud of being given trust to hold the tournament,” said Gita Wirjawan.

Gita Wirjawan also stated that apart from sending senior athletes, PBSI will also put more hopes to younger players. “Jonatan Christie, Ikhsan Maulana, Firman Abdul Khalik - young athletes in men's singles will compete with other young players. They will take on players from China, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, India, Denmark, England, Russia and many others,” said Gita Wirjawan.

Djarum Foundation through Bakti Olahraga program supports BIO 2015. “Bakti Olahraga Djarum Faundation has been giving special attention to Indonesia's badminton since 1969. Beside developing athelets through PB Djarum, Djarum Foundation's Bakti Olahraga program is actively scouting young talented players, Badminton Scholarships, and the issues surrounding them," said Budi Darmawan, the Communication

Manager of Djarum's Bakti Olahraga. The appeal of BIO 2015 does not only spread in the badminton court but also outside the arena. The organizing committee will present various entertainment with full of badminton nuance, such as games. Live streaming can also be accessed from www.djarumbadminton.com to enjoy live matches, live score and the latest news from BIO 2015 event.