Source: REUTERS/IVAN ALVARADO
[Saba Sports News] Indonesian badminton player Hendra Setiawan
recently shared photos on social media featuring his family of five on a travel
adventure. The pictures reveal 39-year-old Hendra, along with his wife, two sons,
and a daughter, having a wonderful time dressed in matching outfits. The
heartwarming and joyful moments captured the attention of fans and the media.
Hendra is an esteemed figure in the history of badminton, with a well-deserved
reputation. From 2003 to 2023, spanning nearly two decades, Hendra focused on
men’s doubles and maintained a high level of competitiveness. He consistently
ranked among the top-tier teams globally and achieved victories in prestigious
events such as the Olympic Games, World Championships, Asian Games, and team
competitions. Hendra’s Grand Slam achievement sets him apart as one of the few
badminton players to accomplish this feat. Among the world’s men’s doubles
badminton players, perhaps only Chinese star Fu Haifeng has achieved higher
accolades than Hendra. Remarkably, Hendra, together with his 36-year-old
partner Mohammad Ahsan, currently holds the 13th position in the world
rankings. This fact serves as an inspiration for numerous aspiring young
badminton players who consider Hendra their idol and role model. Earlier this
year, Hendra participated in the Chinese Badminton Super League as a foreign
player. For both veterans, their ultimate career goal is to compete in the
Paris Olympics.