"Maria Kristin - The Best Rank of Indonesia Women Single Player"Indonesia beat Japan 3-0 in the first round of 1B group of the Sudirman Cup, a biennial world badminton mixed-team event, in Guangzhou, Canton Province, China, on Sunday (May, 10 2009). Men's single player Sony Dwi Kuncoro sealed Indonesia's victory by defeating Kenichi Tago in straight set 21-17 and 21-16. Indonesia got the other two points from its men's doubles and women's singles. World No. 1 men's doubles pair Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan beated the Japanese pair of Noriyasu Hirata and Hirokatsu Hashimoto 21-14 and 21-11. Women's single player Maria Kristin give another point for Indonesia by took the game from Sayaka Sato 18-21, 21-11 and 21-19. In this Tournament, The Indonesian Badminton Association's (PBSI = Persatuan Bulu Tangkis Seluruh Indonesia) brings 35-member squad includes 12 men's and 8 women's players, 7 coaches, 2 paramedics and 6 officials. Bravo Indonesia! Indonesia Today
