Badminton Brain Drain

Older Indonesian badminton players are opting to go abroad, seeking their fortune before they are too old to play. Many are also discouraged by tough terms imposed on them by the local national badminton association.

April 17, 2001

Badminton is one of the few sports in which Indonesia really excels . It has won Olympic gold after Olympic gold. But for Indonesia’s badminton stars, life is getting tough. As they get on in years more and more are heading to greener pastures overseas, even if it means opting out of the limelight and receiving less prestige.

Under current rules imposed by their association, losing in a tournament means losing an opportunity to play in th

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