Anthony Sinisuka Ginting facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anthony Sinisuka Ginting |
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Ginting in 2018
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| Nickname(s) | Badminton's giantkiller | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 20 October 1996 Cimahi, West Java, Indonesia |
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| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country | Indonesia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2013–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Handedness | Right | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Highest Ranking | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current Ranking | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Anthony Sinisuka Ginting is a famous Indonesian badminton player. He was born on October 20, 1996. Anthony became well-known when he won a bronze medal at the Asian Games in 2018. He had already won a bronze medal at the Youth Olympics in 2014. At the Olympics in 2020, he won another bronze medal in men's singles. This made him the first badminton player to win medals at both the Youth Olympics and the main Olympics. Anthony was also a key part of the Indonesian team that won the Thomas Cup in 2020.
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Early Life and Training
Anthony Ginting was born in Cimahi, Indonesia. His parents are Edison Ginting and Lucia Sriati. He is from the Karo group. Anthony is a Christian.
He started playing badminton in kindergarten. His father taught him the basics. When he was 9, he began winning local tournaments. This led him to practice more seriously.
As a child, he joined a badminton club called PB SGS PLN in Bandung. This club also trained Taufik Hidayat, a famous Indonesian badminton player. Anthony was invited to join the Indonesian national team when he was 16 years old.
Anthony's Badminton Journey
Starting Strong: Junior Medals
In 2014, Anthony Ginting showed his talent at junior events. He reached the quarterfinals of the Asian Junior Championships. He also won a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships in Malaysia.
Later that year, he competed at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China. He won another bronze medal there. He beat Aditya Joshi from India to secure his medal.
Big Steps: First Major Finals
In 2015, Anthony started playing in bigger tournaments. He surprised many by reaching the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open. He even beat a top Indian player, Srikanth Kidambi. He also got revenge against Kento Momota at the Hong Kong Open.
Anthony was part of the Indonesian men's team that won a gold medal at the SEA Games in Singapore. In 2016, he helped the Indonesian men's team reach the final of the Thomas Cup. They won the Asia Team Championships that year. He also beat Olympic champion Chen Long at the Australian Open.
First Big Win: Korea Open
In 2017, Anthony won his first major title at the Korea Open. He beat his fellow Indonesian player, Jonatan Christie, in a very close match.
He also played in the Sudirman Cup. There, he helped Indonesia by beating the 2017 world champion, Viktor Axelsen.
Becoming the "Giant Killer"
The year 2018 was very successful for Anthony. He won the Indonesia Masters in his home country. He also helped the Indonesian men's team win the Asia Team Championships again.
At the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, he helped Indonesia reach the men's team final. In the individual event, he faced tough opponents like world champion Kento Momota and Olympic champion Chen Long. He beat both of them! He won a bronze medal in men's singles.
Later in 2018, at the China Open, Anthony beat many top players. These included Lin Dan, Viktor Axelsen, and Chen Long. Because he defeated so many champions, he earned the nickname "giant killer."
More Finals and a Second Indonesia Masters Title
In 2019, Anthony reached the finals of five different tournaments. He was a runner-up at the Singapore Open and Australian Open. He also reached the finals of the China Open, Hong Kong Open, and the BWF World Tour Finals. He helped Indonesia win a gold medal in the men's team event at the SEA Games.
In 2020, Anthony won his second Indonesia Masters title. He beat Anders Antonsen in the final. He also helped the Indonesian men's team win the Asia Team Championships again. In February 2020, he reached his highest world ranking of number 3.
Olympic Medal and Thomas Cup Champion
In 2021, Anthony Ginting achieved a huge milestone. He won his first Olympic medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He won the bronze medal match against Kevin Cordón. This made him the first Indonesian men's singles player to win an Olympic medal since 2004. He also became the first badminton player to win medals at both the Youth Olympics and the main Olympics.
In October 2021, he helped the Indonesian team win the Thomas Cup, which is the World Men's Team Championships.
Breaking the Title Drought
Anthony started 2022 with some challenges. However, he soon found his form. He ended a two-year wait for a title by winning the Singapore Open. He beat the 2021 World Champion, Loh Kean Yew, in the semi-finals. He then defeated Kodai Naraoka in the final.
He won his second title of 2022 at the Hylo Open in Germany. He beat Chou Tien-chen in a thrilling final. Anthony finished 2022 as a runner-up at the World Tour Finals.
Asian Champion Title
In 2023, Anthony Ginting won his first title of the year at the Asian Championships. He defeated Loh Kean Yew in the final. This was Indonesia's first men's singles title at the Asian Championships in 16 years.
In June 2023, he won his second title of the year at the Singapore Open, defending his title from the previous year. He beat Anders Antonsen again in the final. He also reached the final of the Indonesia Open but lost to Viktor Axelsen.
In August 2023, Anthony had to withdraw from the World Championships because his mother passed away. He returned to play later in the year.
All England Final
In 2024, Anthony Ginting made history at the All England Open. He beat top player Viktor Axelsen in the quarterfinals. He then reached the final, creating the first all-Indonesian men's singles final at the tournament in 30 years. He played against his friend Jonatan Christie but lost the final match.
Anthony competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics. He won one match but did not advance to the next stage.
Awards and Recognition
Anthony Ginting has received several awards and nominations for his achievements:
- In 2019, he was recognized by Forbes in their "30 Under 30" list for Indonesia (Sports).
- He won the "Favorite Male Athlete" award at the Indonesian Sport Awards in 2018.
Images for kids
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Anthony Ginting playing in 2018
See also
In Spanish: Anthony Sinisuka Ginting para niños
