Kapanlagi.com - A badminton player named Jonatan Christie has attracted attention as one of Indonesia's leading athletes in the men's singles category. His outstanding achievements, along with his captivating personality and tall stature, have made him an idol in the eyes of the public.
Recently, Jonatan Christie successfully won the champion title in the men's singles category of the All England tournament after defeating Anthony Ginting in the final match held on Sunday night, March 17, 2024, with a score of two games. Jonatan Christie displayed an extraordinary performance and managed to dominate the course of the match, although Anthony Ginting put up a fierce resistance.
Interested in knowing more about the profile and religion of Jonatan Christie, who won the champion title in All England 2024? Here is the information summarized on Monday (18/03/2024).
1. Profile and Biodata of Jonatan Christie
Portrait of Jonatan Christie (Source: Instagram/@jonatanchristieofficial)
Full name: Leonardus Jonatan Christie
Nationality: Indonesia
Birthdate: September 15, 1997 (age 26) Jakarta, Indonesia
Religion: Christianity
Wife's name: Shania Junianatha (Shanju Ex JKT48)
Father: Andreas Adi
Mother: Marianti Djaja
Height: 179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)
Handedness: Right
Coach: Irwansyah Iwan Hermawan
Instagram: @jonatanchristieofficial
2. Jonatan Christie's Career Journey
Portrait of Jonatan Christie (Source: Instagram/@jonatanchristieofficial)
Since childhood, Jojo has been introduced to badminton by his father. He started playing at the age of six after being instructed to focus on the sport. In 2008, at the age of 11, he had already collected seven trophies from various competitions, both at the DKI, national, and international levels.
His outstanding achievements include winning a gold medal at the Southeast Asian Elementary School Olympiad in Jakarta. Thanks to his accomplishments, his name became more known in Indonesia, and he was even honored with the Satya Lencana by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 2009.
Despite receiving many awards, Jojo continues to train tirelessly to achieve his dreams, just like his badminton idol, Lin Dan.
In 2010, he successfully won the Junior Asia U-15 Champion title in Japan. At the age of 15, Jojo won his first international senior title in the Indonesia International Challenge tournament in July 2013.
After that, he became more active in participating in senior tournaments at higher levels, including Grand Prix, Grand Prix Gold, Super Series, and Super Series Premiere, in 2015.
Although experiencing some defeats, his dedication continues to drive him forward in the competitive world of badminton.
3. Achievements of Jonatan Christie
Portrait of Jonatan Christie (Source: Instagram/@jonatanchristieofficial)
Jonatan Christie has achieved various achievements from national to international level. Here are some lists of Jonatan Christie's achievements:
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Champion of Regional Championship (kejurda) in DKI Jakarta in 2008
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Gold Medalist of Southeast Asian Primary School Olympic in Jakarta in 2008
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Bronze Medalist of Asia Junior Badminton Championship in Gimhae, South Korea in 2012
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Champion of Indonesia International Challenge in Tanggamus, Indonesia in 2013
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Gold Medalist of Asia Junior Badminton Championship in Bangkok, Thailand in 2013
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Bronze Medalist of Asia Junior Badminton Championship in Taipei, Taiwan in 2014
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Champion of SEA Games in 2015
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Silver Medalist of Asia Team Badminton Championship in Alor Setar, Malaysia in 2018
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Bronze Medalist of Asia Badminton Championship in Wuhan, China in 2018
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Champion of SEA Games in 2017
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Champion of Asian Games in 2018
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Champion of Indonesia Masters in Jakarta, Indonesia 2023
4. Marriage with Shania former JKT 48
Portrait of Jonatan Christie (Source: Instagram/@jonatanchristieofficial)
The wedding ceremony between Jonatan Christie and singer Shanju former JKT48 was held on Friday (1/12/2023). The enthusiasm from fans and the general public was so great towards this moment. All details related to the wedding event were conveyed through live streaming on YouTube platform.
Like in a fairy tale, Leonardus Jonatan Christie and Crescentia Shania Junianatha followed their wedding ceremony at the Cathedral Church, Central Jakarta. They also appeared harmonious.
5. Champion of All England 2024
Jonatan Christie's Portrait (Source: Humas PP PBSI)
In the men's singles final of the 2024 All England, Jonatan Christie successfully defeated Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in a straight-set match. The battle between these two Indonesian players took place at Utilita Arena, Birmingham, on Sunday, March 17, 2024.
The final became a stage for the meeting of two Indonesian representatives, which is not uncommon in the history of the All England. Previously, 30 years ago, Hariyanto Arbi and Ardy Wiranata fought in the same final. This time, Jonatan Christie emerged as the winner with a final score of 15-21 and 14-21 against Anthony Ginting.
6. Who is the Champion of the 2024 All England Men's Singles?
Jonatan Christie won the title of champion of the 2024 All England by defeating Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in the men's singles final. The match took place at Utilita Arena Birmingham, England, on Sunday (17/3/2024).
7. What is the prize for the 2024 All England champion?
The total prize for the 2024 All England is USD 1,300,000 or approximately IDR 20.2 billion (Exchange rate: 15,609 per US dollar).
8. Who did Jojo marry?
Jonatan Christie married Shania Junianatha on December 1, 2023.
9. How long have Jojo and Shanju been dating?
Jojo and Shanju have been dating for approximately 7 years, but they had a backstreet relationship and only went public in 2020.
10. What is the role of Jonatan Christie's father in his career journey?
His father played a significant role in his badminton career journey. Jonatan was introduced to badminton by his father at a young age. He started playing badminton when he was 6 years old. Previously, he also played other sports such as basketball and football.
(kpl/nov)
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