Rian Sukmawan
| Rian Sukmawan | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Country |
 Indonesia |
| Born |
21 November 1985 Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia |
| Died |
27 February 2016 (aged 30) Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia |
| Handedness | Right |
| Men's doubles | |
| Highest ranking | 8 (with Eng Hian) (February 1, 2007 [1]) |
| BWF profile | |
Rian Sukmawan (21 November 1985 – 27 February 2016) was a professional badminton player from Indonesia.
Career
Sukmawan was a doubles specialist. In 2006, he won the men's doubles at the Dutch and New Zealand Opens with fellow countryman Eng Hian. In 2007, he won the Dutch Open again with partner Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki.
Death
Rian Sukmawan died on 27 February 2016 of a heart attack after playing in an exhibition match in Semarang with some former players, including Tri Kusharjanto.[2][3] According to Kusharjanto, Sukmawan went outside for some rest before a security guard found him laying on a bench outside the arena alone and asking for help. He was rushed to hospital, but was declared dead on arrival.[3]
References
- ↑ BWF Historical World Ranking - MENS DOUBLES
- ↑ Sachetat, Raphael. "Rian Sukmawan passes away". badzine.net. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- 1 2 "Pebulu Tangkis Rian Sukmawan Berpulang dalam Kesendirian". Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 28 February 2016.
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