Not Satisfied with Third Place at TOSI Season 4, Rafael Tan Aims for Gold Medal Next Year

Kapanlagi.com - Singer Rafael Tan successfully secured third place in the mixed doubles badminton event at the Indonesian Celebrity Sports Tournament (TOSI) Season 4. Partnering with former All England 2016 champion badminton athlete Debby Susanto, they managed to defeat the pair of Halda Rianta and badminton legend Candra Wijaya.

The fiercely contested third-place match took place at the GOR Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ), Rawamangun, on Saturday (8/11/2025). The pair of Rafael and Debby had to fight hard through three sets before finally securing victory with a final score of 2-1.

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1. Admit Not Fully Satisfied

Rafael Tan Laughing © instagram.com/sctv

The atmosphere of the match felt so exciting, enjoyable, and was filled with funny moments that entertained the audience. Although he managed to bring home a bronze medal, Rafael admitted he was not fully satisfied. The member of the boyband SMASH openly aimed for the top position if given the chance to compete in the next season. He even joked about wanting to "turn" his medal into gold.

"Actually, I'm not satisfied, we haven't won first place. Next year we will be first place. We need to be side by side. We need to change this color, I don't want it like this," Rafael said after the match.

2. Tension on the Field

Debby Susanto on the Field © instagram.com/sctv

Rafael also admitted that the match made him very tense. According to him, facing an opponent like Candra Wijaya, who has an incredible smash, was a challenge in itself. He even felt it was better to sing for two hours than to experience the tension on the field.

3. Becoming a Victim of Smash

Rafael Tan Mixed Doubles © instagram.com/sctv

"It was exciting, really exciting. A bit nerve-wracking too, but still the same as usual. Because, well, my opponent Ko Candra also has an incredible smash, oh, we got hit by his smash several times, right? It feels really good," said Rafael.

4. Praise for the Opponent's Strength

Rafael Tan Third Place © instagram.com/sctv

In line with Rafael, Debby Susanto also praised the strength of her opponent, especially Candra Wijaya. According to her, every opponent in this tournament poses a different challenge. While the previous opponent relied more on stamina, Candra Wijaya has an incredible striking power.

5. Candra Wijaya Plays Powerfully

Rafael Tan TOSI Season 4 © instagram.com/sctv

"The challenges are different, because the opponents are different, and their playing patterns are also different. Today, the difference with Ko Candra is his extraordinary power, like thunder, his smash is like lightning," said Debby Susanto.

6. Hope for the Next Season

Rafael Tan Before Competing © instagram.com/sctv

This victory is a special pride for Rafael, especially because he comes from a family that loves badminton. He hopes that sportainment events like TOSI can continue to be held every year because they provide positive entertainment for the community.

7. Want to Be Invited Again

Rafael Tan and Debby Susanto © instagram.com/sctv

"Yes, the hope is that this continues every year because it’s really great, it’s sportainment, and it entertains the viewers at home. And don’t forget, if there’s a next season, we want to be invited," concluded Debby.

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