Profile of Verawaty Fajrin, a Convert Athlete with a Wealth of Achievements

Kapanlagi.com - Badminton athlete Verawaty Fajrin passed away on Sunday (21/11/2021). Verawaty took her last breath at Dharmais Hospital in the morning at 06:58 AM Western Indonesian Time (WIB). In September 2021, Verawaty's current condition was revealed, as she was lying weak due to lung cancer. Previously, Verawaty had undergone chemotherapy and her condition had improved.

The news about the illness of this legendary badminton player caught the attention of several ministers, including Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir and Minister of Youth and Sports Zainudin Amali. Here is the profile of Verawaty Fajrin as reported by Liputan6.com, Monday (22/11/2021).

Verawaty was born on October 1, 1957. She was born with the name Verawaty Wiharjo. This legendary badminton athlete passed away on November 21, 2021, at the age of 64.

In 1979, Verawaty converted to Islam. She was married to Fajrin Biduin Aham. Later, she became known as Verawaty Fajrin.

1. Achievements in Singles and Doubles

Shining in the 1970s to the 1980s, Verawaty has played well in singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles. She has been paired with Yanti Kusmiati, Bobby Ertanto, Ivanna Lie, Imelda Wigoena, and Eddy Hartono.

Verawaty Fajrin has achieved many accomplishments during her active career as an athlete. When competing in the Women's Doubles event with Imelda Wigoena, Verawaty won the Gold Medal at the 1978 Asian Games and became the Women's Doubles champion at the 1979 All England.

Then, together with Ivanna Lie, Verawaty became the champion of the Indonesia Open, China Open, and Taiwan Open, all in 1986.

In 1980, she became the IBF world champion in Women's Singles. Other achievements in Women's Singles include winning the SEA Games in 1981 and the Indonesia Open in 1982.

Meanwhile, in Mixed Doubles, Verawaty and Bobby Ertanto won the Malaysia Open in 1986. Then, with Eddy Hartono, she won the World Cup in 1986, Malaysia Open in 1988, Indonesia Open in 1989, Netherlands Open in 1989, and SEA Games in 1989.

(kpl/ums)