Profile of Putri Kusuma Wardani: Career Journey and Champion Mentality

Kapanlagi.com - Putri Kusuma Wardani is further establishing her name as one of the best women's singles badminton stars in Indonesia! With her outstanding achievements in various international tournaments, Putri proves that hard work and a change in mentality are the keys to success in her career journey.

In 2025, the athlete affectionately known as Putri KW is showing increasingly impressive performance. After overcoming various obstacles, she is now setting her sights on competing in higher-level tournaments, including BWF Super 500 and Super 750.

Her success at the Korea Masters 2024 marks a turning point that signifies her comeback after facing years full of challenges. This year, her achievement of reaching the quarter-finals of the Thailand Masters 2025 is also evidence that Putri KW continues to grow and become stronger.

Check out her inspiring career journey, summarized by Kapanlagi.com, Friday (31/1).

1. Career Beginnings and Journey to the International Stage

Putri Kusuma Wardani, born in Tangerang on July 20, 2002, began her impressive badminton career when she joined the PB Exist Jakarta club in 2018. Since then, she has managed to capture attention with her consistent performances at the junior level, making significant contributions to Indonesia's success in various world championships.

Her peak achievement occurred when she won the gold medal at the BWF Junior World Championships 2019, further affirming her talent. However, her career journey was temporarily hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic, which canceled many tournaments. Undeterred, Putri continued to hone her skills and returned to the international arena with brilliant achievements in 2021, including winning the Spain Masters.

As she entered the senior level, the challenges became tougher with intense competition and high mental pressure, causing her performance to fluctuate at times. The year 2023 proved to be a testing year for Putri, where she often faced early exits in tournaments, but each experience became a valuable lesson that shaped her character and mentality for a brighter future.

2. Rise and Achievement in 2024: Champion of Korea Masters

After facing significant challenges in 2023, Putri KW made a remarkable comeback with unwavering fighting spirit in 2024. She made history as the first Indonesian women's singles player to win the Korea Masters 2024, a brilliant achievement attained at Iksan Gymnasium, South Korea.

In a thrilling final match against the home representative, Han Qian Xi, Putri displayed aggressive play and a steely mentality, achieving a decisive victory with a score of 21-14, 21-14. This victory is not just a trophy, but also a turning point that reaffirms her resurgence after a series of failures in previous tournaments.

Not content to stop there, she also reached the finals of the Taipei Open and Hong Kong Open 2024, although she had to settle for being the runner-up. However, her consistent performance clearly shows that Putri is ready to compete at a higher level and challenge for future titles!

3. Mentality Change: The Key to Success in 2025

The year 2025 becomes a crucial turning point for Putri KW to showcase her true abilities. She reveals that changing her mindset is the main key to improving her performance.

"Preparation as usual, I want to play without pressure and enjoy every moment. Whatever the opponent is, there is always a sense of tension, but I try to focus on every point," she said enthusiastically.

Not only that, Putri has also revamped her training pattern, now placing more emphasis on strategy and physical endurance. She has started to pay attention to technique, such as stroke variations and movement efficiency on the court, which help her perform more consistently in crucial moments.

"Before, my mind was chaotic and it was difficult to return to my best performance. It felt very stressful, but now my mind is calmer after sharing with my parents," added Putri, emphasizing how important family support is in rekindling her self-confidence.

4. Performance at Thailand Masters 2025 and Future Targets

At the beginning of 2025, Putri KW once again stole the spotlight at the Thailand Masters 2025 with an impressive performance. She managed to advance to the quarter-finals after a thrilling battle against Malaysia's representative, Kisona Selvaduray, with a final score of 13-21, 21-14, 21-17. Although she fell behind in the first game, Putri's fighting spirit never faded; she bounced back with smart strategies and outstanding focus in the second and third games.

With her performance on the rise, Putri is now aiming to win titles in Super 500 level tournaments and above throughout this year. She is also ambitious to showcase her abilities at the Indonesia Masters, which will be an important stage to prove herself in front of the home crowd.

"I want to be champion at the Super 500 level and above. After reaching the finals at the Hong Kong Open 2024, my hope is to get back to the finals in another Super 500 tournament and even win at Super 750," she expressed enthusiastically.

5. From Athlete to Policewoman (Polwan)

Behind her achievements as a badminton athlete, Putri KW has an equally interesting story: she is a Bripda at the Metro Jaya Police. Balancing two roles at once—as a policewoman and an athlete—requires her to carefully divide her time between training and police duties.

Although this challenge is not easy, her high discipline enables her to excel in both areas. Her experiences in the police force have strengthened her mentality, teaching her to remain focused and calm in difficult situations, a skill that is invaluable when she competes on the international stage.

6. What makes Putri KW successful in 2025?

The success achieved this year is inseparable from the inspiring transformation of mentality, the development of smarter game strategies, and the training carried out with full diligence and focus.

7. What is the biggest title ever achieved by Putri KW?

Putri made a remarkable history by winning the 2024 Korea Masters title, making her the first Indonesian player to achieve this outstanding feat in this prestigious tournament.

8. What was Putri KW's career journey before becoming a top player?

With confident steps, she began her career journey at PB Exist Jakarta, captivating many with her brilliant performances at the junior level. Since 2018, she officially joined the PBSI national training center, marking a new chapter filled with challenges and hopes in the world of Indonesian badminton.

9. Does Putri KW also have another job besides being an athlete?

Not only does she perform on the badminton court, but this inspirational figure also holds a noble position as a female police officer with the rank of Bripda at the Metro Jaya Police.

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