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View all search resultsBadminton heroine Verawaty Fadjrin passed away on Sunday, Nov. 21 at the Dharmais Hospital in Jakarta following a long battle with lung cancer. Known for her tall frame, excellent smash and never-say-die attitude, Verawaty left an impression on her fellow shuttlers – and beyond.
Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo are the world's top-ranked duo in men's doubles, while Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan are right behind. If both pairs qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, it will mark the debut performance for Marcus and Kevin, and a third time for Ahsan and Hendra. Hendra won 2008 Beijing Olympics gold with his former partner, Markis Kido.
The Thailand Masters 2019 champion, Fitriani, lost 21-6, 21-17 to Yue Han of China in the Wednesday openers. Meanwhile, a young talent, Ruselli Hartawan, who showed potential in three international tournaments throughout 2019 by reaching their quarterfinals, also had to pack her bags early after losing to Michelle Li of Canada 21-14, 21-15.
PB Djarum’s latest decision to temporarily halt its general badminton auditions starting next year quickly garnered mixed reactions. Supporters called the decision a huge loss for the country’s badminton landscape, but naysayers simply dismissed it as just another decision that could be easily changed.
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