Badminton world in shock: Markis Kido, one of the best, passes away at 36; Jwala Gutta condoles demise

Badminton world in shock: Markis Kido, one of the best, passes away at 36; Jwala Gutta condoles demise

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Monday, June 14, 2021, 07:57 PM IST
article-image
Markis Kido (Left) with his national partner Hendra Setiawan | File Photo

Jakarta, June 14: Former Indonesian badminton player, Markis Kido, who won the 2008 Olympic gold medal, died of a cardiac arrest here on Monday.

The news was conveyed by a Badminton Association of Indonesia official.

"Yes, Markis Kido (36) is no more with us." he said on the telephone to an Indonesian website. The official said Markis Kido died while playing badminton in Tangerang, a city in Indonesia.

Kido also won a gold medal at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China. Markis started his professional career in 2005 and was partnered with Hendra Setiawan. His duet with Hendra has resulted in many titles including 7 SEA Games gold medals.

RECENT STORIES

Jay Shah To Punish BCB? ICC Contemplate Strict Action If Bangladesh Boycott T20 World Cup 2026:...
Jay Shah To Punish BCB? ICC Contemplate Strict Action If Bangladesh Boycott T20 World Cup 2026:...
ISPL Season 3: Bengaluru Strikers Edge Srinagar Ke Veer In Last-Ball Thriller To Secure One-Run Win;...
ISPL Season 3: Bengaluru Strikers Edge Srinagar Ke Veer In Last-Ball Thriller To Secure One-Run Win;...
ISPL Season 3: Abhishek Dalhor’s Six-Hitting Blitz Powers Majhi Mumbai To Clinical 28-Run Win Over...
ISPL Season 3: Abhishek Dalhor’s Six-Hitting Blitz Powers Majhi Mumbai To Clinical 28-Run Win Over...
India Khelo Football National Final Showcases Top 200 Young Talents At Mumbai’s Cooperage Ground
India Khelo Football National Final Showcases Top 200 Young Talents At Mumbai’s Cooperage Ground
IND Vs NZ Live: When And Where To Watch U19 World Cup 2026 Clash As Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav...
IND Vs NZ Live: When And Where To Watch U19 World Cup 2026 Clash As Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav...