Won the Bronze Medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Here Are the Achievements of Badminton Athlete Gregoria Mariska Tunjung

Kapanlagi.com - Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, the women's singles badminton athlete from Indonesia, has just achieved a remarkable feat by winning the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This victory marks a historic moment for the Indonesian contingent, as Gregoria is the first athlete to bring home a medal from this event.

On her journey to the medal, Gregoria displayed impressive performance, starting from the group stage where she secured the first position, then defeating tough opponents such as Kim Ga-eun from South Korea and Ratchanok Intanon from Thailand in the round of 16 and quarter-finals.

1. Gregoria's Challenges

Gregoria's struggle has not been easy. She has had to overcome various challenges and defeats in the past, including injuries that once disrupted her career. However, her dedication and hard work since childhood in practicing badminton have paid off.

Gregoria, who was initially interested in karate, switched to badminton after being inspired by Taufik Hidayat's performance. Support from her family, especially her father who saw her potential, also played a crucial role in her career development.

2. Becoming a Proud Badminton Athlete

Gregoria's achievements not only make her proud but also inspire a new generation of athletes in Indonesia. With these accomplishments, she demonstrates that female athletes are equally capable as male athletes on the international stage.

Gregoria is now one of the new faces of Indonesian badminton and is expected to continue excelling in upcoming tournaments, including the upcoming Japan Open 2024.

3. Gregoria's Achievements

Gregoria also succeeded in becoming the women's singles champion at the BWF World Junior Championships 2017 held in Yogyakarta, ending Indonesia's long wait for the title since 1992.

In addition to her achievements at the junior level, Gregoria has demonstrated her abilities in various international events. She won a silver medal at the 2016 Asia Junior Championships and a bronze medal at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur as well as the 2022 SEA Games in Bac Giang, Vietnam.

4. Achieved Medals in Several Competitions

At the BWF World Tour level, she managed to become the runner-up at the 2022 Australian Open and champion at the 2023 Spain Masters, further solidifying her position in the world of badminton.

Gregoria is also actively contributing to the national team, winning a bronze medal at the 2019 Sudirman Cup and a gold medal at the 2022 Badminton Asia Team Championships.

(kpl/dyn)