TAUFIK HIDAYAT

Taufik Hidayat is a retired Indonesian badminton player who is considered one of

the greatest ……………(1) in the sport’s history. He was born on August 10, 1981 in
Jakarta, Indonesia and began playing badminton at a young age.

Throughout his career, Taufik won numerous ……………..(2), including an Olympic gold
medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic, as well as gold medals at the Asian games and
World championships. He also won the …………………(3) All England Open Badminton
Championships three times.

One of Taufik’s greatest strengths as a ……………(4) was his lightning-fast foot

work, which allowed him to outmaneuver his ……………….(5) on the court. He also had a
…………………………..(6) that he would often unleash at crucial moments in a match.

Off the court, Taufik was known for his humility and …………………..(7). He was
admired and respected by both his peers and fans alike. Taufik Hidayat …………………
(8) from professional badminton in June 2013. He is now a ………….(9) and ………………
(10) in Indonesia.

Answer the question based on the text!

1. What is Taufik Hidayat’s profession?
2. When was Taufik Hidayat born?
3. What Olympic medal did Taufik Hidayat win?
4. How many times did Taufik Hidayat win the All England Open Badminton
Championships?
5. What is one of Taufik Hidayat’s greatest strengths as a player?
6. How is Taufik Hidayat known off the court?
7. Where was Taufik Hidayat born?
8. What is Taufik Hidayat doing after his retirement?
9. What are same of the accolades Taufik Hidayat has won throughout his
career?
10. Who is considered as one of the greatest athletes in badminton history?
 TAUFIK HIDAYAT

Taufik Hidayat is a retired Indonesian badminton player who is considered one of the
greatest athletes in the sport’s history. He was born on August 10, 1981 in Jakarta,
Indonesia and began playing badminton at a young age.

Throughout his career, Taufik won numerous accolades, including an Olympic gold medal at
the 2004 Athens Olympic, as well as gold medals at the Asian games and World
championships. He also won the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championships
three times.

One of Taufik’s greatest strengths as a player was his lightning-fast foot work, which
allowed him to outmaneuver his opponents on the court. He also had a powerful jump smash
that he would often unleash at crucial moments in a match.

Off the court, Taufik was known for his humility and sportsmanship. He was admired and
respected by both his peers and fans alike. Taufik Hidayat retired from professional
badminton in June 2013. He is now a coach and motivator in Indonesia.

The Answer:
1. He is a badminton player
2. He was born on August 10,1981
3. The 2004 Athens Olympic
4. Three times
5. His lightning - fast foot work
6. Humility and sportsmanship
7. He was born in Jakarta
8. He is coach and motivator of badminton
9. An Olympic gold medal, Gold medal at the Asian games and world
championships, All England Open Badminton Championships
10. Taufik Hidayat
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