Praveen Jordan Is Proud To Get 2 Gold With Different Partners

MANILA - Praveen Jordan / Melati Daeva Oktavianti won the gold medal for the 2019 SEA Games mixed doubles after defeating Malaysian representatives, Goh Soon Huat / Lai Sevon with a score of 21-19, 19-21, 23-21 at Muntinlupa Sports Center, Philippines, Monday, December 9th.

After the match, this mixed doubles specialist admitted that he was very proud and happy to win two gold medals at the SEA Games with two different pairs. Previously, he won gold with Debby Susanto.

"This is the second gold with a different partner, I am happy because I can give a gold medal for Indonesia. This is what all athletes hope, yes, you want any sport, "Praveen said as quoted by Antara.

According to the badminton player who was born in Bontang on April 26, 1993, his achievements in winning gold medals with different partners will become a record in his career in badminton even though he never thought of changing partners.

"With any partner, the most important thing is achievement. Moreover, this is the SEA Games, proud to be able to sing the song Indonesia Raya," said Praveen.

Praveen Jordan was separated from Debby Susanto by coach Richard Mainaky after participating in the BWF Superseries Finals in December 2017. Early 2018, Praveen was then paired with Melati Daeva Oktavianti, while Debby was tried to pair up with Ricky Karanda Suwardi who was previously a men's doubles player.

Meanwhile, for Melati, the gold medal she won with Praveen was the first time in a multi-event sporting event for countries in the Southeast Asian region.

"What is certain is that we are proud, happy to also be able to donate a gold medal for the Indonesian contingent. Moreover, this is the first time for me to take part in the SEA Games, ”said the player who was born in Serang, Banten on October 26, 1994.