Gideon Badminton
Academy (GBA)
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Brief History of Gideon Badminton Academy (GBA)
Marcus Fernaldi Gideon Badminton Academy (GBA) is a badminton academy founded by Indonesian men’s doubles player, Marcus Gideon.
- The academy originated from the development of Gideon Badminton Hall as a training center in the Bogor area.
- GBA was established with the aim of developing talented young athletes through a modern training system, both through scholarship and independent pathways.
- The academy primarily focuses on nurturing junior athletes to reach national and international levels.
- GBA is also active in organizing talent scouting programs, such as the “Scarlett Gideon Cari Juara” scholarship program, to recruit athletes from across Indonesia.
Overall, GBA is recognized as a modern academy that combines professional training, strong facilities, and competitive opportunities.
Achievements
Although relatively new, GBA has already recorded various accomplishments:
Team & Academy Achievements
Achievement: 18 gold, 13 silver, and 16 bronze medals
- Governor’s Cup Jakarta
- National Circuit B
- Sarwendah Open
- PBSI South Jakarta tournaments
Athlete Achievements
These achievements show that GBA is capable of competing from regional to international junior levels.
Athletes Advancing to / Entering National Training (Elite Level)
Joven Farandi
Joseph Marcellino Kyta
- Both qualified for the national training center after winning the 2026 National Selection
International Junior Achievers
I Made Sutha Adi Wiguna
Luna Rianty Saffana
- Winners of an international U-17 tournament in Germany
Key Figure / Founder
Marcus Fernaldi Gideon
- Former BWF World No. 1 in men’s doubles, serving as the main inspiration and driving force behind the academy
