Australian Open: Kusumawardana Enjoying New Avatar
Going by his more relaxed on and off court demeanour, it’s safe to say former Indonesian men’s doubles player Pramudya Kusumawardana is having a good time in Australia.
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The only surprise for him however – it’s in coaching he seems to have found his calling.
Asian champion in 2022 with Yeremia Erich Yoche Yacob Rambitan, Kusumawardana quit his national team at the end of last year and moved to Sydney to pursue studies in sports science and take up the head coach role at the Elite Badminton Academy.
“Actually I’m quite surprised how much I’ve liked it,” revealed the 23-year-old after making a competitive return in men’s doubles at the SATHIO GROUP Australian Open 2024 on Tuesday alongside another former Indonesian player Andika Ramadiansyah. “Back in the day I always said I’d never become a coach but right now if you ask me, coaching seems more interesting.