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Indonesian badminton legend Taufik Hidayat (43) was appointed by President Prabowo Subianto as the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports on Sunday.
The announcement was made by Prabowo at the presidential palace in Jakarta on Sunday night.
“Taufik Hidayat is now the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports,” stated Prabowo.
On October 15, after meeting with Prabowo, Taufik addressed the media. Known for his outspoken stance on sports issues, Taufik has often voiced concerns over badminton and the broader Indonesian sports industry.
With his strong reputation, Taufik Hidayat is considered highly capable of bringing significant advancements and influence to Indonesian sports.
As an athlete, Taufik achieved numerous victories, securing gold in major events, including the Southeast Asian Games, Asian Games, and Olympics. He has also been crowned world champion, held the world number-one ranking, and contributed to Indonesia’s Thomas Cup victory.
Taufik retired from badminton in 2013 and served as a special advisor to the Ministry of Youth and Sports from 2017 to 2018.
During the 2024 elections, Taufik Hidayat campaigned as a House of Representatives candidate under the GERINDRA Party.
