Sources: REUTERS/Juan Medina
[Saba Sports News] Indonesian badminton player Hendra Setiawan recently shared his future plans during a media interview, revealing his intention to transition to coaching or engage in badminton-related business work after retirement. He expressed interest in becoming a coach to continue contributing to the sport. Additionally, he is keen on engaging in commercial activities related to badminton and hopes to work in that field post-retirement. Hendra has achieved remarkable success in Indonesia’s badminton scene, including winning the men’s doubles gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, four men’s doubles gold medals at the World Championships, and two men’s doubles gold medals at the Asian Games, making him a complete Grand Slam champion in men’s doubles badminton. The author believes that if Hendra successfully transitions to coaching, he could pass on his experience and skills to the younger generation of badminton players, making a significant contribution to the development of Indonesian badminton. With his rich competition experience and outstanding technical skills, he would likely have a positive impact on the growth of badminton in Indonesia if he becomes a coach.