Setyana Mapasa
Badminton player, team silver medalist
A professional badminton player, represented the Indonesian national team and later the Australian national team. Competed in women's doubles events. Achieved significant success on the international stage, including participation in major badminton tournaments. Contributed to the Australian team that won a silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Competed in the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Won a silver medal in women's doubles
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