Teresa Putusseri
Overview
Teresa Putusseri (Indonesian: Teresa Putusseri, born May 12, 2000) is an Indonesian badminton player who competes in women's singles. She rose to the top of the world by winning the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and is the current strongest player, having won consecutive world championships in 2023 and 2024. Known for her quick footwork, powerful smash, and excellent court coverage, she has established herself as a new icon of Indonesian badminton.
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Early Life and Background
Teresa Putusseri was born in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Her father was a former badminton coach, and her mother was a homemaker. She started playing badminton at age 6 on her father's recommendation, and showed promise by winning a local tournament at age 10. In 2015, at age 15, she was selected for the Indonesian junior national team, and won a bronze medal at the 2016 World Junior Badminton Championships.
Professional Debut and Growth
Turning professional in 2018, Teresa won her first international tournament at the 2019 Indonesia Masters. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she reached the quarterfinals but lost to then-world number one Chen Yufei of China. From 2021 to 2022, she steadily climbed the world rankings and entered the top 10. Notably, she finished as runner-up at the 2022 BWF World Tour Finals, proving her potential.
Rise to World Dominance
2023 was a turning point for Teresa. At the World Badminton Championships in Copenhagen, she defeated Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 2-1 (21-19, 18-21, 21-18) in the final to become world champion for the first time. She was named BWF Female Player of the Year that same year. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, she defeated South Korea's An Se-young 2-0 (21-17, 21-15) in the final to win the gold medal. This was Indonesia's first gold medal in women's singles since the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, 32 years later.
Playing Style
Teresa Putusseri's greatest strength is her incredible speed and agility. Despite her relatively small stature of 165 cm, she covers the entire court with wide steps and quick reflexes. Her signature weapon is a powerful jump smash, reaching speeds of up to 380 km/h. She also excels in drop shots and net play, and is highly effective at absorbing opponents' powerful strikes on defense. A weakness is that her high-energy playing style can lead to some instability in long matches.
Major Records and Awards
- 2024 Paris Olympic Gold Medal
- 2023, 2024 World Champion
- 2023 BWF Female Player of the Year
- 2022 Asian Games Silver Medal
- 2021 Southeast Asian Games Gold Medal
- 12 BWF World Tour titles (as of 2024)
Personal Life
Teresa is a devout Christian, known for her habit of praying before every match. Her hobbies include cooking and reading, and she especially enjoys making traditional Indonesian food. She is also active in social contributions, having established a charitable foundation in 2023 to provide badminton equipment and training opportunities for underprivileged youth in her hometown of Bandung.
Latest Trends
As of 2025, Teresa Putusseri maintains the world number one ranking and is preparing for the 2025 BWF season. She started the season brilliantly by winning the Malaysia Open in January 2025. In a recent interview, she expressed her intention to extend her career until the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aiming to become a legend of Indonesian badminton. Additionally, in March 2025, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) early nominated her as a candidate for 'Player of the Year,' recognizing her status. However, since late 2024, she has withdrawn from some tournaments due to a right knee injury, raising concerns about fitness management and injury prevention as future challenges.
Related Topics
- [[An Se-young]]
- [[Badminton]]
- [[2024 Summer Olympics]]
- [[Sports in Indonesia]]
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