[Saba Sports News] Indonesian badminton star Gregoria Mariska Tunjung recently updated her social media, revealing some significant news. She has been suffering from severe vertigo, with her condition worsening over time. During episodes, she experiences an inability to move and even falls, causing a significant impact on her training and daily life.
In her post, she shared that the symptoms have progressed from brief episodes lasting a few minutes to sustained attacks lasting several hours, with any movement exacerbating the situation, leading to multiple falls in various locations, including her dormitory, church, and airport. This made her fearful of training.
Badminton requires high levels of balance, vestibular function, and neural stability due to its fast direction changes and sudden stops. Vertigo, being related to the central or vestibular system, directly hits the physiological core of the sport.
I believe her public statement not only showcases her love for the sport and professional dedication but also reveals the dual burden of physical and mental challenges brought on by her injury. The feeling of losing control during episodes, the frustration of declining performance, and the guilt of burdening those around her place immense psychological pressure on her. The support from friends, the association, and fans has become a crucial motivation for her perseverance.