[Saba Sports News] The Badminton Association of Indonesia officially announced that 26-year-old Gregoria Mariska Tunjung has quit the national team, drawing widespread attention from fans. In its official statement, the association stated that over the past 12 years, Gregoria has devoted herself to every match with relentless efforts and an unyielding spirit, creating numerous brilliant and glorious moments for Indonesian badminton. It respects her decision to leave the national team and expresses gratitude for all her dedication and hard work for the national side.
It is reported that Gregoria has been suffering from vertigo for the past year. Since the start of 2026, she has not taken part in any official competition, making her comeback to the arena highly uncertain. According to Gregoria, she has to lie still without any movement during every vertigo attack. The spells initially lasted only a few minutes, but later extended to several hours, and now she even collapses to the ground when falling ill.
After claiming the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, she achieved excellent results in successive BWF World Tour events and climbed to a career-high world ranking of fifth. Were it not for vertigo, she would have been a highly competitive contender in the Los Angeles Olympic cycle, and her misfortune has deeply saddened her supporters.
In my opinion, Gregoria’s departure from the national team is a career hiatus forced by health issues rather than voluntary retirement. Her exit is a huge loss for Indonesian badminton, and it also sparks in-depth reflection on the long-term health protection system for athletes. Her potential comeback hinges on the treatment outcome of her vertigo and her physical recovery progress.