Rian Sukmawan | |
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Personal information | |
Country | Indonesia |
Born |
Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia |
21 November 1985
Died | 27 February 2016 Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia |
(aged 30)
Handedness | Right |
Men's doubles | |
Highest ranking | 8 (with Eng Hian) (February 1, 2007 ) |
BWF profile |
Rian Sukmawan (21 November 1985 – 27 February 2016) was a professional badminton player from Indonesia.
Sukmawan was a doubles specialist. In 2006, he won the men's doubles at the Dutch and New Zealand Opens with fellow countryman Eng Hian. In 2007, he won the Dutch Open again with partner Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki.
Rian Sukmawan died on 27 February 2016 of a heart attack after playing in an exhibition match in Semarang with some former players, including Tri Kusharjanto. According to Kusharjanto, Sukmawan went outside for some rest before a security guard found him laying on a bench outside the arena alone and asking for help. He was rushed to hospital, but was declared dead on arrival.