Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti won the badminton gold medal at the 2021 SEA Games. Applying the Olympic champion’s “tactics” is the key. Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti won the gold medal after defeating the Thai pair Benyapa Aimsaard/Nuntakarn Aimsaard.
Competing at the Bac Giang Gymnasium, Vietnam, Sunday (22/5/2022), Apriyani/Siti won 21-17, 21-14, over the Aimsaard sisters. This is a historic gold medal for Apriyani/Siti because they won it in their first appearance at the SEA Games.
Moreover, the Apriyani/Siti duo is counted as the new Indonesian women’s doubles because it was only recently paired. “Giving thanks to Allah, we were given the victory, given the champion without any injuries,” said Apriyani on Monday (23/5/2022). “Thank you for all the prayers of the Indonesian people for us,” added Apriyani.
As a new couples, Apriyani/Siti take advantage of the 2022 SEA Games as a moment to strengthen their chemistry. “We are here to unite our hearts, we want to unite the pattern of the game. Without any targets,” said Apriyani. “We learn together, how to communicate, how to play on the field. We both want to raise our level,” she added.
Furthermore, Apriyani considered that one of the keys to winning the SEA Games was to always emit a positive aura. “Tactics” – that is also what made Apriyani win the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with senior player Greysia Polii.
“I always say to Fadia, we must continue to emit a positive aura off the field so that we can enter the field,” said Apriyani. “That’s what I did at the last Olympics. That’s the spirit that I brought to Fadia,” said Apriyani.
Meanwhile, Siti Fadia admitted that she was nervous when she was paired with Apriyani. However, her senior always provides full motivation and support so that he feels comfortable when competing.
“At first I was nervous being a partner with Apri, but I came back to myself that I could do it, I was confident. Apri also always convinces me, that’s what makes me sure,” said Siti Fadia.
Apart from Apriyani/Siti, the gold medal in individual badminton was also won by Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin. Leo/Daniel won the Red and White duel against Pramudya Kusumawardana/Yeremia Erich Yoche Yacob Rambitan 21-17, 21-19.
