Sad News, Verawaty Fadjriin, Badminton Hero Dies

Verawaty Fadjrin (Photo: is)

JAKARTA - The world of Indonesian badminton is in mourning again. One of the heroes, Verawaty Fadjrin, has passed away peacefully at Dharmais Hospital, Jakarta, Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 06.58 western Indonesia time.

Vera, a former player full of great achievements, passed away at the age of 64 after undergoing treatment for lung cancer. Until the end of her life, Vera left her husband, Fadjriansyah Bidoein, a child Fidyandini, and two grandchildren.

The plan is that Vera's body will be buried at the Tanah Kusir TPU, South Jakarta, Sunday afternoon, departing from the funeral home, DKI Cipayung Lot, Durian Street Block T 1 No 23 RT 01/08, Cipayung, East Jakarta. Previously prayed at the Al Islam Mosque, Cipayung area, East Jakarta.

"Innaalillaahi wa inna ilaihi rojiun. PBSI and the big Indonesian badminton family share our condolences for the passing of one of Indonesia's badminton heroes, Verawaty Fadjrin. The deceased was a player who contributed greatly to the achievement of Indonesian badminton on the world stage. May her spirit be accepted by Allah, and her family who left behind are given fortitude," said the General Chairperson of PP PBSI, Agung Firman Sampurna.

Together with Eddy Hartono, Vera previously also helped Indonesia bring the 1989 Sudirman Cup. They became the decisive victory for the Garuda team 3-2 over South Korea in the final after overcoming Park Joo-bong/Chung Myung-hee, 18-13, 15-3. Goodbye, Indonesian badminton hero.