Raffi Ahmad Praised by Badminton Legend, Bellaetrix Manuputty: His Power is Really Strong

Kapanlagi.com - The victory of Raffi Ahmad in the opening match of the badminton branch at the Indonesian Celebrity Sports Tournament (TOSI) Season 4 seems to be more than just luck. His performance on the court has successfully garnered praise from badminton legends who were his opponents and teammates.

Check out some of the compliments received by the husband of Nagita Slavina. Don't forget to check other news about Raffi Ahmad on Liputan6.com!

1. Partnered with Bellaetrix Manuputty

Partnering with former national athlete Bellaetrix Manuputty, Raffi successfully defeated the team of Candra Wijaya and Halda in a match held at GOR UNJ, Rawamangun, on Saturday (1/11/2025). Bellaetrix, who was on the same team as him, admitted to being impressed by Raffi's improvement in skills and striking power.

2. Praised by Bellaetrix

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"It was really fun, enjoyable. Aa Raffi also played much better, no wonder he won. His power is really strong," said Bellaetrix Manuputty when met at GOR UNJ, Rawamangun, East Jakarta, on Saturday (1/11/2025).

3. Praised for His Seriousness

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According to Bellaetrix, Raffi's seriousness in training is clearly reflected in his performance on the court. She believes that the father of Rafathar and Rayyanza shows a strong intention to master this sport.

"Yes, it’s very evident that he is serious, wanting to improve. Plus, he trains often, so his progress is very noticeable," she continued.

4. Praised by Candra Wijaya Too

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Similar praise also came from his opponent, Candra Wijaya. This Indonesian men's doubles legend acknowledged that Raffi and Bellaetrix are a solid pair and very ready to compete.

"Raffi is good, Bella is also good. So they have really been training," said Candra Wijaya.

5. TOSI to Entertain

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Although in the position of an opponent, Candra Wijaya emphasized that the main goal of events like TOSI is to entertain the audience and promote the sport.

6. For Fun

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"Yes, for fun, the important thing is to entertain the audience. Our goal here is sportainment, so how to make the audience entertained," he explained.

7. Proof that Raffi is Serious

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However, the praise from these two legendary athletes serves as proof that Raffi Ahmad is serious in preparing himself. His dedication to training has paid off with a sweet victory in his debut match.

(kpl/aal/pit)