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[Saba Sports News] Indonesian badminton star Apriyani Rahayu recently updated her social media with a significant post. She shared an intimate photo celebrating Fajar Alfian’s birthday, which is widely interpreted by fans and media as a public announcement of their relationship. The photo shows the two in a close pose with a birthday cake, sparking an outpouring of wishes from fans. Both players are from the Indonesian national team, with Fajar specializing in men’s doubles and Lisa in mixed doubles, though the latter has since become an independent player. Fajar has won the All England men’s doubles title, while Lisa has also achieved notable results, including winning the Hylo Open and a Southeast Asian Games gold medal, with her world ranking once breaking into the top ten. Fans are excited about the possibility of them forming a mixed doubles pair and look forward to seeing their on-court chemistry as a couple. The editor believes that athletes have the right to date at an appropriate age, and publicly sharing their relationship aligns with modern social media trends, with wishes being the mainstream response. However, it’s important to avoid attributing losses to their relationship and to respect their privacy.