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Susy Susanti Leads PB Jaya Raya, Ready to Continue Tradition of World Champion Production

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Susy Susanti has been appointed the new Chairperson of PB Jaya Raya, a prominent Indonesian badminton club, succeeding Rudy Hartono Kurniawan.
  • The leadership change occurred during the club's 50th-anniversary celebration in Jakarta.
  • Susanti, an Olympic gold medalist, expressed her honor and commitment to continuing the club's legacy of producing world-class athletes.

Susy Susanti, a celebrated Olympic gold medalist, has taken the helm as the new Chairperson of PB Jaya Raya, one of Indonesia's most successful badminton clubs. The handover of leadership occurred during the club's 50th-anniversary commemoration in Jakarta, marking a new chapter for the legendary institution founded in 1976.

Susanti succeeds Rudy Hartono Kurniawan, who had led the club since its inception. The appointment signifies a commitment to regenerating the club's leadership and preparing a new generation capable of sustaining its impressive prestasi (achievements). Rosiana Tendean has also been appointed as the Daily Chairperson, replacing Imelda Wiguno.

PB Jaya Raya is entering a new chapter this year. With the new leadership, we hope a successor generation will emerge who can continue Jaya Raya's great achievements in the future.

— Budi Karya SumadiChairman of the Jaya Raya Development Foundation, on the significance of the leadership transition.

Budi Karya Sumadi, Chairman of the Jaya Raya Development Foundation, expressed hope that the new leadership would foster future champions and continue Jaya Raya's tradition of excellence. Trisna Muliadi, President Director of PT Pembangunan Jaya, echoed these sentiments, viewing the transition as a momentum for Indonesian badminton's resurgence on the world stage.

For me, badminton is everything. I was born from Jaya Raya. I was raised here, so now it feels like coming home. I want to give back to the club that raised me.

— Susy SusantiThe new Chairperson of PB Jaya Raya on her connection to the club.

Susanti, who won Olympic gold at the 1992 Barcelona Games, described her new role as a homecoming and a significant responsibility. "For me, badminton is everything. I was born from Jaya Raya. I was raised here, so now it feels like coming home," she stated, emphasizing her desire to give back to the club that shaped her career. She aims to inspire young athletes to achieve success for both the club and Indonesia globally.

Rudy Hartono welcomed the regeneration process, acknowledging that a leadership change is natural after nearly five decades. He expressed confidence in the new generation's ability to build upon the club's foundations and achieve even greater success.

We built Jaya Raya from scratch. Now it's time for the new generation to continue the struggle so that the club's achievements become even better.

— Rudy HartonoThe outgoing Chairperson on the importance of regeneration.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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