jpnn.com, JAKARTA - Indonesian badminton coach Hendry Saputra is no longer with Pelatnas Cipayung.
The 40-year-old's position is now held by Irwansyah, accompanied by Rionny Mainaky.
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Hendry was in charge of the Indonesian men's singles for seven years and has brought the sector to its feet.
Two Indonesian players, namely Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and Jonatan Christie, are in the world's top 10.
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Jonatan admitted that Hendry had been an important figure in his life.
"The character of the coach really had an influence on my life, both inside and outside the badminton world," Jonatan said on the Daniel Mananta Network YouTube channel.
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Hendry led Jonatan to win a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games. Jonatan defeated Taiwan's Chou Tien Chen in the top party.
Off the field, Hendry teached Jonatan to be a better person.
"Coach Hendry teached me that we should be a blessing to others," Jonatan added.
This was why Jonatan shared some of his prize money to those in need.
"Coach Hendry said that when you get one million, you donate 100,000. When you get 1 billion, you have to donate 100 million," he said. (mcr15/mcr20/jpnn)
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