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Taufik Hidayat offered chance to join PBSI
Recently retired badminton player Taufik Hidayat may still be able to contribute to the development of badminton in the country as he was offered to join with the Indonesia Badminton Association (PBSI)
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ecently retired badminton player Taufik Hidayat may still be able to contribute to the development of badminton in the country as he was offered to join with the Indonesia Badminton Association (PBSI).
'For me, there is no former champion. A champion will always be a champion,' said PBSI chairman Gita Wirjawan, praising the 31-year-old badminton player shortly after he officially announced his retirement before his fans at Istora Indoor Stadium, on Sunday.
Gita, who is currently Trade Minister, said he first met with Taufik when he started serving as the chairman of PBSI. Since then, he had often consulted with the former world number one men's badminton champion on the development of the sport in the country.
'Since Taufik was still an active badminton player, I have been frequently consulting with him; so, there is no reason to not involve with the PBSI. But we are still looking for the right time and suitable position for him,' said Gita as quoted by Kompas.com.
Taufik made his final appearance in the Djarum Indonesia Open Super Series Premier before heading into retirement.
Taufik said he had seen significant changes in the PBSI under its new leadership.
'Since the new leadership, everything has been more organized and orderly. At the National Training Center (Pelatnas), there has been significant improvement; its programs are much clearer. Now, athletes feel more comfortable to compete,' said Taufik. (fan/ebf)
