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Indonesian badminton legend Taufik (43) says his top priority is to focus on improving and elevating Indonesia’s sports standards, especially in nurturing young talent.
Last month, Indonesian President Prabowo appointed Taufik as Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, with his term running from 2024 to 2029. This appointment has drawn significant attention across Indonesia, with many citizens optimistic that, as a former world-class athlete, Taufik can take on this responsibility and make a positive impact.
In Indonesia’s sports community, Taufik is known as a bold and outspoken figure who frequently voices dissatisfaction with issues in the badminton scene and Indonesia’s sports industry as a whole.
During his playing career, Taufik achieved remarkable success, securing gold medals in all major multi-sport events, including the SEA Games, Asian Games, and the Olympics. He was previously crowned World Champion, held the World No. 1 ranking, and represented Indonesia in winning the Thomas Cup.
Taufik retired from badminton in 2013 and served as a special Ministry of Youth and Sports staff member from 2017 to 2018.
