JAKARTA - Former national badminton athlete, Markis Kido passed away on Monday night, June 14. We know his name with a number of flashy achievements in the men's doubles number. Who is Markis Kido and what is his record like?
Markis Kido was born in Jakarta on August 11, 1984. This right-handed player is not a badminton player with a tall stature. His body only towered 168 centimeters.
But Markis Kido's dexterity and strength can be pitted. Monday night, June 14, Markis Kido died of a heart attack.
The 36-year-old man died while playing badminton at GOR Petrolin, Tangerang. According to Candra Wijaya, a fellow badminton player, first aid has been given to Markis Kido.
"Kido has only played 1/2 set. When I changed places 15-8, suddenly I saw an abnormal fall forward. I started to become unconscious and snoring," said Chandra on his Instagram account, @cwibc1.
After seeking first aid, Markis Kido was taken to Omni Hospital, Alam Sutera, Tangerang. Markis Kido is survived by his wife, Richasari Pawestri and two daughters.
Legend
The chairman of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) Agung Firman Sampurna expressed his condolences in a written statement. In the statement, he called Markis Kido a legend and role model in the field.
"Today, the big Indonesian badminton family is deeply saddened by the passing of Markis Kido, the badminton hero who has repeatedly made the name of Merah Putih proud on the world stage," he said, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, June 15.
"Hopefully the role model, fighting spirit, great achievements, and work ethic that Markis Kido has shown so far, can inspire Indonesian badminton players to follow in the footsteps of the deceased."
A similar message was voiced by Liliyana Natsir. Liliyana called Markis Kido a national badminton hero. Liliyana also recalled the moment when she won the 2002 Asia Junior Championship gold medal in the mixed doubles class with Markis Kido.
"Uda Kido, I didn't expect to go this fast. The first time I participated in an international championship was the Asian junior championship. At that time I played mixed doubles with Uda Kido and won," said Liliyana Natsir from her personal Instagram.
"May Uda Kido be placed with the best by His side and the family left behind will be given fortitude and sincerity. Amen ... Farewell Uda Kido!" Liliana wrote.
At the beginning of his career, Markis Kido had played in two classes, namely men's doubles and mixed doubles. In 2003, Markis Kido began to focus on options in the men's doubles sector with his partner, Hendra Setiawan.
Hendra Setiawan himself expressed his deep sorrow over the departure of Markis Kido. he praised the talent of Markis Kido, whom he called one of the best partners in his life, both in joy and in sorrow.
"Thank you for partnering from scratch and fighting together for 14 years. Thank you Kido & goodbye," wrote Hendra Setiawan on his Instagram account.
Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan successfully won the 2006 World Cup. 2007 World Championships, won the 2010 Asia Games gold medal, and brought home the 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medal. Markis Kido left the PBSI national team in 2009.
He then parted ways with Hendra Setiawan in 2012 when Hendra Setiawan decided to return to the PBSI national training and Markis Kido chose the professional path. After Hendra Setiawan, Markis Kido paired up with Marcus Fernaldi Gideon.
Several years later, Markis Kido decided to retire. He pursued the world of badminton coaching.
Markis Kido medals and achievementsThe following is a list of achievements that have been achieved by Markis Kido during his career.
BWF Super Series (5 times champion and 5 times runner up) Badminton Asia Junior Championship (1 gold and 1 bronze) BWF World Junior Championship (2 bronze medals) SEA Games (3 gold and 1 silver) Badminton Asia Championship (2 medals) gold and 1 silver) Asian Games (1 gold and 1 bronze) World Cup Badminton (1 gold medal) BWF World Championship (1 gold and 1 bronze) Olympics (1 gold).*Read other information about badminton or read other interesting articles from Yudhistira Mahabharata.
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