Apriyani Rahayu

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Apriyani Rahayu stands as a titan of Indonesian badminton, her legacy defined by breaking a decades-long drought for her country at the Olympic level. Winning the gold medal in women's doubles at the Tokyo 2020 Games was not just a personal victory but a historic milestone that ended a long wait for an Indonesian badminton champion on the world's biggest stage. Her consistent performance at the World Championships, securing back-to-back bronze medals, further cements her reputation as one of the most reliable competitors in her discipline. The sheer volume of her achievements places her among the most decorated athletes in Indonesia's sporting history.

AwardsApriyani Rahayu has accumulated a prestigious list of victories, primarily concentrated in international sports federations. She won the Gold Medal in Women's Doubles at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics alongside Greysia Polii. Her accolades also include two Bronze Medals at the BWF World Championships in 2018 and 2019, and a Bronze Medal in Women's Doubles at the 2018 Asian Games. Additionally, she secured Gold Medals at the SEA Games in 2019 and 2021.

Honours & Distinctions

National Hero Recognition

Indonesian Government·2021

Awarded significant state honors including cash prizes, cows, and meatball restaurants following Olympic gold.

Records & Feats

First Olympic Gold in Badminton for Indonesia

Historic First·2021

Part of the team that won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in badminton for Indonesia at the Tokyo 2020 Games.