Jakarta, June 9 -- Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo, has welcomed the offer from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) for Indonesia to host the 2027 Sudirman Cup and the 2028 Thomas & Uber Cup.

"This is a major opportunity to showcase Indonesia's capacity as a global sports hub, particularly in badminton, which is indeed the pride of the nation," said Minister Ariotedjo in an official statement released by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Jakarta on Monday.

The offer was made by BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul during her visit to the Indonesia Arena in Jakarta with Minister Ariotedjo on Sunday (June 8), during the Kapal Api Indonesia Open 2025 tournament.

Leeswadtrakul's visit was part of a strategic agenda aimed...