JAKARTA – Hendra Setiawan has officially decided to retire from the world of badminton after playing his last match at the 2025 Indonesia Masters.
Legend announced the decision via social media Instagram on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 night in Western Indonesia.
“I have been in the badminton world for 35 years. I think it is the right time to decide that I will end my career as a badminton athlete,” he wrote.
The decision to suspend this rocket is not surprising given the current age of 40 years.
Earlier last September, Hendra had also announced a retirement plan. At that time, he said he was talking with his closer and would make decisions by the end of the year.
“The 2025 Indonesia Masters will be my last tournament. Thank God I have had the opportunity to play so far and all my dreams in the world of badminton have come true. »
During his career, Hendra reached the peak of his achievements when he won the Beijing Olympics gold medal in men’s doubles with his late partner Markis Kido.
He has also won many achievements with his current partner Mohammad Ahsan. Both have been recorded as world champions three times in 2013, 2015 and 2019.
“Thank you to all my partners, especially those who passed away Markis Kido and Ahsan who fought together,” said Hendra.
Hendra also paid his gratitude to national badminton parent company PBSI, his club Jaya Raya and all his fans who have been very dedicated in supporting his professional journey.
“And thank you for my grand departure. Especially women who always support in any circumstance. Until we meet at the 2025 Indonesia Masters,” he concluded.
The Indonesia Masters at the BWF Super 500 level will be held from the 21st to the 26th at the Senayan Story Stadium, Jakarta. It will therefore be a moment of emotional separation.
Hendra has never won this award throughout her career. So, it would be interesting if he ends his career with a title.
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