Markis Kido

Biography

Markis Kido was an Indonesian badminton player known as one of the most successful men's doubles players in history. Born on August 11, 1984, in Jakarta, Kido focused solely on doubles play and created a legendary partnership with Hendra Setiawan. Together, they dominated international badminton in the late 2000s, achieving the uncommon feat of winning all major titles at the same time. Kido and Setiawan first made their mark globally at the 2006 World Cup, where they won their first big title together. This victory kicked off a remarkable period where they reached the top of their sport. The next year, they won the World Championships gold medal, establishing themselves as the top doubles team worldwide. Their achievements continued at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where they won Indonesia's only gold medal of the Games. This Olympic victory was the high point of Kido's career and solidified his place as one of Indonesia's greatest sports icons. Beyond the Olympics, Kido and Setiawan kept up their success by winning the 2009 Asia Championships and the 2010 Asian Games, completing a sweep of every major title in international badminton. Throughout their partnership, they were ranked world number one and were recognized for their aggressive play style, exceptional court coverage, and strategic intelligence. In his personal life, Kido was married to Richa Sari Pawestri, and he stayed connected to badminton even after retiring from competition. His unexpected death on June 14, 2021, in Tangerang at age 36 was a shock to the international badminton community, leading to tributes from players, officials, and fans around the world.