On Saturday, Hafizh and Hary outwitted Hong Kong’s pair, Chu Siu Keung and Lam Tak Kwan, 21-8, 21-8, in the quarterfinals of the men's standing badminton match. They are set to face Thailand's shuttlers in Sunday’s semifinals.

Born and raised in a badminton loving family, Hafizh said he was inspired by his mother when he saw her play the sport.  

When he was young, Bogor-born Hafizh often played badminton with his friends and family in front of his house.

An accident, in which Hafizh fell from a fence and broke his left hand, did not dampen his love for badminton. He also did not let his disability stop him from doing what he loved.

“My parents told me to play with my right hand, but I was stubborn and kept playing with my left hand. Until now, I play with my disabled hand,” Hafizh told the press.

Playing for the West Java team, Hafizh snatched two gold medals while competing in the 2016 National Para Games in Bandung, West Java. He played with Dheva Anrimusthi in the men’s doubles category and Adinda Nugrahaeni in the mixed doubles that time. 

Hafizh also secured a men's doubles gold medal in the 2017 Kuala Lumpur ASEAN Para Games with Dheva. (nkn)

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