Debby Susanto facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Debby Susanto
Susanto at the welcoming ceremony in Jakarta after winning 2016 All England Open
Personal information
Born	(1989-05-03) 3 May 1989 (age 36) Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Height	1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight	53 kg (117 lb)
Country	Indonesia
Years active	2006–2019
Handedness	Right
Mixed doubles
Highest Ranking	2 (with Praveen Jordan 2 November 2016)
Medal record Women's badminton Representing  Indonesia Sudirman Cup Bronze 2011 Qingdao Mixed team Bronze 2015 Dongguan Mixed team Asian Games Bronze 2014 Incheon Mixed doubles Bronze 2018 Jakarta–Palembang Women's team SEA Games Gold 2013 Naypyidaw Mixed doubles Gold 2015 Singapore Mixed doubles Silver 2011 Jakarta–Palembang Women's team Bronze 2011 Jakarta–Palembang Mixed doubles Bronze 2015 Singapore Women's team World Junior Championships Bronze 2007 Waitakere City Mixed doubles Asian Junior Championships Gold 2007 Kuala Lumpur Girls' doubles Bronze 2007 Kuala Lumpur Mixed team

Debby Susanto (born May 3, 1989) is a famous Indonesian badminton player who used to play in doubles matches. She was known for her amazing skills on the court. Debby played for the PB Djarum badminton club from 2006 until she stopped playing professionally in 2019. She was a very successful player, especially in mixed doubles.

For a long time, Debby played mixed doubles with Muhammad Rijal. They won a gold medal together at the 2013 SEA Games in Myanmar. Their partnership ended in late 2013 when Rijal left the national team.

In 2014, Debby started playing with another Indonesian player, Praveen Jordan. This new team quickly became very strong. They won the historic All England Open in 2016. They also won another gold medal at the 2015 SEA Games.

Awards and Recognition

Debby Susanto has also received special awards for her achievements. For example, in 2018, she won the "Favorite Women's Team Athlete" award at the Indonesian Sport Awards. This was for her great teamwork with the Indonesian women's badminton team at the 2018 Asian Games.

Major Achievements

Debby Susanto won many important medals throughout her career.

Asian Games

In the Asian Games, which is a huge sports event in Asia, Debby won a bronze medal in mixed doubles in 2014 with Praveen Jordan. She also won a bronze medal as part of the women's team at the 2018 Asian Games.

SEA Games

The SEA Games are another big competition for Southeast Asian countries. Debby had great success here:

• In 2011, she won a bronze medal in mixed doubles with Muhammad Rijal.
• She won a gold medal in mixed doubles in 2013 with Muhammad Rijal.
• She won another gold medal in mixed doubles in 2015 with Praveen Jordan.

World Junior Championships

When she was a junior player, Debby also showed her talent. She won a bronze medal in mixed doubles at the 2007 World Junior Championships.

Asian Junior Championships

At the 2007 Asian Junior Championships, Debby won a gold medal in girls' doubles. This showed her potential from a young age.

BWF Superseries Tournaments

The BWF Superseries was a series of top-level badminton tournaments around the world. Debby and Praveen Jordan won two major titles:

• The famous All England Open in 2016.
• The Korea Open in 2017.

They also reached the finals (runner-up) three times:

• At the French Open in 2015.
• At the Hong Kong Open in 2016.
• At the Australia Open in 2017.

BWF Grand Prix Tournaments

The BWF Grand Prix tournaments were another important series of events. Debby won two titles:

• The Chinese Taipei Open in 2012 with Muhammad Rijal.
• The Syed Modi International in 2016 with Praveen Jordan.

She also reached the finals (runner-up) nine times in various Grand Prix events.

BWF International Challenge/Series

In 2009, Debby won the Vietnam International in women's doubles with Pia Zebadiah Bernadet.

Images for kids

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  Bronze medal

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  Gold medal

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  Silver medal

See also

In Spanish: Debby Susanto para niños