Setyana Mapasa
Badminton player, team silver medalist
Born
August 15th, 1995
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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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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