After Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, the BWF World Tour is now making a final stop at Indonesia before its Asian leg draws to a close. The Indonesia Open 2024 is one of the grandest badminton events of the year, so naturally, there is an air of excitement around it.
Held for the first time in 1982, the Indonesia Open has only been cancelled once in its 42-year history (due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020). It is organised by the Badminton Association of Indonesia with sanction from the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
Here are all the important details you need to know about the Indonesia Open 2024 badminton tournament:
- Date: 4-9 June
- Venue: Jakarta, Indonesia
Being a BWF Super 1000 tournament, the Indonesia Open enjoys the same status as some of the biggest badminton events in the world including the All England Open. Notably, there are only four Super 1000 events scheduled for the overall BWF World Tour in 2024.
The magnanimity of the Indonesia Open is what draws the world’s top shuttlers to it. Besides BWF points, there are also substantial monetary rewards on offer for the participating players.
So, on that note, here is a look at the prize money pool for the Indonesia Open 2024, the schedule and venue of the badminton tournament, and where you can live stream the matches.
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A breakdown of the Indonesia Open 2024 prize money pool
Since it is a BWF Super 1000 tournament, the Indonesia Open comes with one of the highest payouts in the badminton fraternity.
According to a report by Badminton World Tour, the prize money pool for the Indonesia Open 2024 (badminton) stands at USD 1.3 million (HKD 10.2 million approximately).
From this pot, the champions of both men’s and women’s singles categories will get to take home USD 91,000 and 12,000 BWF points. Meanwhile, the runners-up will be rewarded with USD 44,200 and 10,200 BWF points.
The players who get ousted from the semi-finals in both the singles categories will receive USD 18,200 and 8,400 BWF points each. On the other hand, the losing quarter-finalists will each get USD 7,150 and 6,600 BWF points.
Likewise, the winners of the men’s, women’s and mixed doubles categories will each be rewarded with USD 96,200 and 12,000 BWF points. The runners-up, in the meantime, will get USD 45,500 and 10,200 BWF points.
While the losing semi-finalists will each take home USD 18,200 and 8,400 BWF points, the quarter-finalists will receive USD 8,125 along with 6,600 points each.
What is the schedule and venue for the Indonesia Open 2024 badminton tournament?
The Indonesia Open 2024, which commenced on Tuesday, 4 June, will conclude with the finals of all the categories on Sunday, 9 June.
All the matches of the tournament will take place at the Istora Belora Gung Karno indoor stadium inside the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. The arena offers a capacity of 7,166 spectators.
Where to watch the Indonesia Open 2024 badminton tournament (including the finals) in Hong Kong
Badminton fans in Hong Kong and the rest of the world can live stream all the matches of the Indonesia Open 2024, from the group stages to the finals, on BWF’s official YouTube channel BWF TV.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What is the prize money for the Indonesia Open 2024 badminton tournament?
The prize money purse for the Indonesia Open is set at USD 1.3 million (HKD 10.2 million).
– When is the final of the Indonesia Open 2024 badminton tournament?
The finals of all the categories of the Indonesia Open 2024 will be played on Sunday, 9 June.
– Where can I live stream the final of the Indonesia Open 2024 badminton tournament in Hong Kong?
Like the rest of the matches of the tournament, fans in Hong Kong can live stream the finals of the Indonesia Open on BWF’s official YouTube channel, BWF TV.
