Markis Kido, one of the most decorated badminton players in Indonesian history, passed away yesterday evening. He was 37 years old.
Markis reportedly died of a heart attack when he was playing badminton at a sports center in Tangerang with his friends, including fellow men’s doubles legend Candra Wijaya. According to Candra, they were playing casually and about to change sides when Markis suddenly fell face down to the ground at around 6:30pm.
Candra said that Markis was unconscious and had labored breathing at the time, adding that he and the others present provided him with immediate first aid before taking him to the hospital. Markis was declared dead before receiving any treatment.
The Youth and Sports Ministry said they wanted Markis to be buried at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in South Jakarta for his achievements in sports, but he was instead buried at Kebon Nanas Cemetery in Cipinang, East Jakarta this morning.
Markis reached the heights of his career when he was paired with Hendra Setiawan. Together, they won gold medals in the SEA Games, Asian Games, and the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Markis was awarded a presidential medal by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in September 2008.
He also received accolades in other championships, including at the 2006 Badminton World Cup, BWF World Championships, BWF Grand Prix, and several BWF Superseries.
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