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Badminton Biography

Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo

“Kevin S”

Indonesian · Jakarta, Indonesia · Born 2 September 1997

Badminton Player (Doubles)

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The Minion — the most electrifying doubles player in badminton history alongside Marcus Gideon. Their world number one men's doubles partnership dominated the sport from 2017 to 2023 with an attacking speed that made them essentially unplayable at his peak. Kevin's lightning-quick reflexes at the net and ability to hit winners at angles previously considered impossible changed what doubles badminton could look like at the elite level.

Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo is an Indonesian men's doubles badminton specialist nicknamed 'The Minion' for his small stature, known for one of the fastest and most aggressive net games in the sport's history. His extraordinary reflexes, exceptional deceptive strokes, and electrifying playing style have produced multiple World Championship and Super Series victories with his partner Marcus Gideon.

Famous For

Men's doubles badminton with Marcus Fernaldi Gideon

Playing Style

How They Played

Aggressive front court play and exceptional net skills

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of the greatest men's doubles players in badminton history

Career Journey

Timeline

2014 📌 Professional badminton debut
2017 🏆 BWF World Championships men's doubles gold
2017 🥇 Reached world No. 1 in men's doubles ranking
2018 🏆 Asian Games men's doubles gold medal
2018 🏆 BWF World Championships men's doubles gold
2019 🏆 All England Open men's doubles champion
2021 🎯 Tokyo Olympics men's doubles bronze medal
2022 🏆 Thomas Cup team gold with Indonesia
Career Timeline — Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo
2014
Professional badminton debut
2017
BWF World Championships men's doubles gold
2017
Reached world No. 1 in men's doubles ranking
2018
Asian Games men's doubles gold medal
2018
BWF World Championships men's doubles gold
2019
All England Open men's doubles champion
2021
Tokyo Olympics men's doubles bronze medal
2022
Thomas Cup team gold with Indonesia