The organizers provide a special space with the attractive background place on the right side of the main gate to Istora Senayan, Jakarta. The supporters can learn a lot about the complete history of Indonesia Open.” I am helped with the existence of this space, now I know the history and the beginning story of Indonesia Open,” said Desi (27) from Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta Barat.

Indonesia Open is certainly one of the most anticipated tournaments by every single badminton fans in Indonesia. The tournament was first held in 1982, or to be exact, 37 years ago, in which the tournament have certainly gave birth to many new badminton legends throughout this long tenure.

Last year’s tournament was known to be one of the World’s best BWF tournament held, and it was also the most favorite tournament according to the players from all over the world, hence in 2018, Indonesia Open was included in the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 1000 series which is categorized as a tournament of the highest level in Badminton world.

There are only three tournaments that are included in the Super 1000 level, namely China Open, All England and Indonesia Open. The reward at stake in this competition is spectacular, which is USD 1.250.000, hence Blibli Indonesia Open 2018 was claimed to be the only tournament to reward the winners with the highest total prize there. Indonesian Men’s Doubles pair, Kevin/Gideon managed to claim their first title in last year’s final match after beating the Japanese pair, Takuto Inoue/Yuki Kaneko through the score of 21-13 and 21-16.