JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports (Wamenpora), Taufik Hidayat, could not hold back tears over the death of Indonesian badminton legend, Iie Sumirat.
The former badminton player who was born in Bandung in 1950 breathed his last on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
The legend died after undergoing treatment at Hermina Hospital in Bandung. He entered the hospital after becoming unconscious.
"There are many ( mementos with him). Many (because) from childhood with him. It is irreplaceable," said Taufik with teary eyes at Tennis Indoor, Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Indonesian Western Time (WIB) night.
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Taufik, who was interviewed by the media crew after appearing on the Make Your Moment program, further said that he would immediately continue his trip to Bandung to mourn.
"After this, I went straight to Bandung," said the 2004 Olympic gold medalist in Athens.
Iie Sumirat was known as one of the pillars of Indonesia's badminton glory in his time. His brilliant achievements are not only at the national level, but also at an international prestigious event.
He was included in the "The Magnificent Seven" Indonesian badminton in the 1970s along with Rudi Hartono, Liem Swie King, Tjun Tjun, Johan Wahyudi, Christian Hadinata, and Ade Tjandra.
Iie was listed as the main single and brought Indonesia to win the 1979 Thomas Cup. In addition, he was also part of the Indonesian team that won the 1976 Thomas Cup.
Another achievement of Iie Sumirat was to win a bronze medal at the 1977 World Championships, which was the first edition of the prestigious event.
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