Zaki Ubaidillah: The Madurese Santri Who Became Indonesia's Badminton Pillar in the 2026 Thomas Cup
Mohamad Zaki Ubaidillah, who's usually just called Ubed, proved himself as Indonesia's standout athlete at the 2026 Thomas Cup. This young man from Sampang, Madura, managed to win a crucial match as the third singles player against Thailand with a score of 21-11 and 21-12, securing Indonesia's spot in the quarterfinals.
Ubed, born on June 26, 2007, has already racked up a bunch of international achievements, including a gold medal at the 2025 Asian Junior Championships and winning the 2026 Thailand Masters. His journey to the Cipayung National Training Center started in December 2024 thanks to his accumulated successes, even though he didn't win the 2024 PBSI National Selection.
This 19-year-old athlete is known for combining modern discipline with traditional values, staying humble and religious. Ubed is now getting ready to face France in the group's deciding match, prepared to show off Indonesian badminton skills on the world stage.
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