Indonesian Badminton Maintains Global Presence in 2026

Strong Rankings Across Categories

Indonesian badminton players continue to demonstrate their global competitiveness in early 2026. The country's top players have achieved significant rankings across various categories in the latest BWF world rankings as of January 6, 2026.

Men's Singles

Jonatan Christie remains Indonesia's top-ranked player in men's singles, positioned at 4th place globally with an impressive 81,924 points. He is the sole Indonesian representative in the top 10 of this category.

Women's Singles

Putri Kusuma Wardani has shown remarkable progress in women's singles, securing 6th place worldwide with 73,590 points accumulated from 21 tournaments. She trails behind elite players from other countries such as An Se Young and Wang Zhi Yi.

Doubles Dominance

Indonesia shows stronger presence in doubles categories. In men's doubles, the pair of Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri are ranked 6th globally with 74,390 points. Another Indonesian pair, Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani, also feature in the top 10 at 8th place with 70,300 points.

Women's Doubles

The women's doubles category sees Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi ranked 10th in the world with 61,772 points from 13 tournaments. They compete closely with top pairs from China, Korea, and Japan.

Mixed Doubles

Indonesia is also represented in mixed doubles through the pair Jafar Hidayatullah and Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu, who are positioned at 10th place globally.

Conclusion

The strong performance of Indonesian badminton players in various categories demonstrates the country's continued influence in international badminton. Their rankings not only showcase individual talent but also highlight the overall depth of Indonesian badminton.