Pia Zebadiah
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Pia Zebadiah Bernadet is a female badminton
player from Indonesia
. She is the sister of men's doubles world and Olympic champion Markis Kido
.
capture of the gold medal at the SEA Games by beating Singapore's Gu Juan 21-15, 17-21, 21-12 in the decisive match.
Perhaps her best performance came in the 2008 Uber Cup. She helped Indonesia to defeat Germany
in the semifinals by dominating Karin Schnaase 21-7, 21-15.
She played in the 2008 Indonesia
, Japan
, and Denmark Super Series events
, advancing farthest in Denmark where she reached the quarterfinals.
Another good performance came at the Chinese Taipei Open
, where she defeated her compatriot Maria Kristin Yulianti
, who won the bronze medal at the Olympic Games
, in the quarter-final. However, she lost to the young star from India, Saina Nehwal
, in the semifinals.
and defeated World
Badminton
Player No.10 Yohan Hadikusumo Wiratama
/Chau Hoi Wah from Hong Kong
.In 2010 They reached as semi-finalist in Indonesia Open Grand Prix Gold they defeated by Lilyana Natsir
/Tantowi Ahmad. In 2011, They could reach their first final super series, but defeated by their Indonesianmate too in the final by Lilyana Natsir
/Tantowi Ahmad with just straight sets 21-18, 23-21. They became the main pair of mix double in Sudirman Cup
causing by Injured of Lilyana Natsir
and they could play quite good.
Her brothers, Bona Septano, and Markis Kido
, are also Indonesian national badminton players.
Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
player from Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. She is the sister of men's doubles world and Olympic champion Markis Kido
Markis Kido
Markis Kido is a male badminton player from Indonesia, one of the world's leading men's doubles specialists. He won the men's doubles Olympic gold medal in 2008 with Hendra Setiawan.- Career :...
.
Women's Singles
In 2007 she contributed to the Indonesian women's team'sIndonesia national badminton team
The Indonesia national badminton team represents Indonesia in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia, PBSI , the governing body for badminton in Indonesia...
capture of the gold medal at the SEA Games by beating Singapore's Gu Juan 21-15, 17-21, 21-12 in the decisive match.
Perhaps her best performance came in the 2008 Uber Cup. She helped Indonesia to defeat Germany
Germany national badminton team
The Germany national badminton team represents Germany in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup*2004 - 5th/8thUber Cup*2006 - Semi-finalist*2008 - Semi-finalistSudirman Cup*1989 - 17th...
in the semifinals by dominating Karin Schnaase 21-7, 21-15.
She played in the 2008 Indonesia
2008 Indonesia Super Series
The 2008 Indonesia Super Series in badminton is the sixth tournament of the 2008 BWF Super Series. It was held in Istora Senayan, Jakarta, from June 16 to June 22, 2008.-Final results:-External links:* at tournamentsoftware.com...
, Japan
2008 Japan Super Series
The 2008 Japan Super Series is the seventh tournament of the 2008 BWF Super Series in badminton. It was held in Tokyo, Japan, from September 16 to September 21, 2008.-Final Results:-External links:* at tournamentsoftware.com...
, and Denmark Super Series events
2008 Denmark Super Series
The 2008 Denmark Super Series is the ninth tournament of the 2008 BWF Super Series in badminton. It was held in Odense, Denmark from October 21 to October 26, 2008.-Final Results:-External links:* at tournamentsoftware.com...
, advancing farthest in Denmark where she reached the quarterfinals.
Another good performance came at the Chinese Taipei Open
Chinese Taipei Open (badminton)
The Chinese Taipei Open in badminton is an open international championships held in Taiwan since the 1970s,but they took place only in irregular periods. Since 1997 they are regularly held, unless in the 2001 edition, due to the economic crisis in Asia....
, where she defeated her compatriot Maria Kristin Yulianti
Maria Kristin Yulianti
Maria Kristin Yulianti is a women's singles badminton player from Indonesia. She is one of the most successful female Indonesian badminton players, along with Susi Susanti and Mia Audina.- 2005 :...
, who won the bronze medal at the Olympic Games
Badminton at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Badminton competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics were held from August 9 to August 17 at the Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium.-Qualification:The qualification for 2008 Summer Olympics began from May 2007 until April 2008...
, in the quarter-final. However, she lost to the young star from India, Saina Nehwal
Saina Nehwal
Saina Nehwal is an Indian Khel Ratna badminton player currently ranked 4 in the world by Badminton World Federation. Saina is the first Indian woman to reach the singles quarterfinals at the Olympics and the first Indian to win the World Junior Badminton Championships...
, in the semifinals.
Women's Doubles
Now Pia Zebadiah play in women doubles with Debby Susanto. Because, Pia are confused she can't play well in several tournaments.Mixed Doubles
Pia Zebadiah play in mixed doubles too, with Frans Kurniawan Teng. She always appear confident, and very lissom. In 2009, Pia Zebadiah take first title from New Zealand OpenNew Zealand Open (badminton)
The New Zealand Open in badminton is an international tournament held in New Zealand.-Previous winners:...
and defeated World
World
World is a common name for the whole of human civilization, specifically human experience, history, or the human condition in general, worldwide, i.e. anywhere on Earth....
Badminton
Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
Player No.10 Yohan Hadikusumo Wiratama
Yohan Hadikusumo Wiratama
-Career:Wiratama played at the 2007 BWF World Championships in men's doubles with Albertus Susanto Njoto. They were seeded #12 and were defeated in the second round by Simon Mollyhus and Anders Kristiansen, of Denmark, 20-22, 21-19, 21-17....
/Chau Hoi Wah from Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
.In 2010 They reached as semi-finalist in Indonesia Open Grand Prix Gold they defeated by Lilyana Natsir
Lilyana Natsir
Lilyana Natsir is a female badminton player from Indonesia who specializes in doubles. She is listed as one of the best mixed doubles player in the world. In Indonesia, she is often considered as the queen of mixed doubles sector thanks to her achievements with her two different pairs...
/Tantowi Ahmad. In 2011, They could reach their first final super series, but defeated by their Indonesianmate too in the final by Lilyana Natsir
Lilyana Natsir
Lilyana Natsir is a female badminton player from Indonesia who specializes in doubles. She is listed as one of the best mixed doubles player in the world. In Indonesia, she is often considered as the queen of mixed doubles sector thanks to her achievements with her two different pairs...
/Tantowi Ahmad with just straight sets 21-18, 23-21. They became the main pair of mix double in Sudirman Cup
Sudirman Cup
Sudirman Cup is the world mixed team badminton championship which takes place every two years. There are five matches in every round: men and women's singles, men and women's doubles and mixed doubles. The Cup is named after Dick Sudirman, a former Indonesian badminton player and the founder of the...
causing by Injured of Lilyana Natsir
Lilyana Natsir
Lilyana Natsir is a female badminton player from Indonesia who specializes in doubles. She is listed as one of the best mixed doubles player in the world. In Indonesia, she is often considered as the queen of mixed doubles sector thanks to her achievements with her two different pairs...
and they could play quite good.
Personal life
She started playing badminton in Jaya Raya Jakarta badminton club. Her parents are Djumharbey Anwar (father) and Yul Asteria Zakaria (mother). In spare time she plays football.Her brothers, Bona Septano, and Markis Kido
Markis Kido
Markis Kido is a male badminton player from Indonesia, one of the world's leading men's doubles specialists. He won the men's doubles Olympic gold medal in 2008 with Hendra Setiawan.- Career :...
, are also Indonesian national badminton players.