kilassurabaya.com |There are many ways people commemorate their accomplishments in life. Some choose to showcase their achievements in the form of photographs or documentation. Others choose to display their achievements directly.
For example, by displaying medals or trophies won. With numerous achievements, both domestically and internationally, the relationships formed also expand.
This is also the case with Mustaqim Nur Cahyo, a badminton athlete who remains active despite his advanced age.
Throughout his career, he has competed not only for victory but also forged professional relationships with elite world players. Several big-name professional players, including Srikanth Kidambi (India), Subhankar Dey (India), and Wei Feng Chong (Malaysia), have been his opponents on the court.
“Meeting players like Srikanth Kidambi opened my eyes to the vastness of badminton. We learn not only technical skills, but also discipline and a professional mentality,” said Mustaqim.
This interaction gave him deep insight into how the world’s top players maintain their performance at the highest level. He applied this discipline to his competitions in Qatar, where he frequently faced opponents from diverse nationalities, from Nigeria to the Philippines.
For Mustaqim, badminton is a bridge connecting different cultures. He feels proud to be part of this international community while still maintaining his Indonesian identity.
With his Men’s Singles Runner-up finish at the QIA Qatar Open Season 4, Mustaqim continues to prove himself an effective ambassador for the sport. His journey, from the 2014 Sidoarjo Regional Championship to becoming a respected senior player in Qatar, is an inspiring story of consistency that transcends national borders.
“In Qatar, I am considered one of Indonesia’s ‘warriors,’ and that’s a responsibility I enjoy,” he concluded proudly with a chuckle. (ist)
