Issue #100

Gregoria Mariska Tunjung

Gregoria Mariska Tunjung remembers the moment clearly: breaking into the junior international stage and realising badminton was no longer just a hobby. “From there I knew this was my path,” she says. The game became her teacher, pushing her through defeats, showing her how to rise, and shaping her into someone tougher and unwilling to quit.

 

Paris 2024 sealed another chapter. Standing with an Olympic bronze around her neck that she was able to dedicate to her beloved country, Gregoria felt more than pride. “It wasn’t just a medal, it was a symbol of all the doubts I managed to overcome.” For her, every smash and rally carries years of unseen struggle from long hours of training, strict routines, and the mental duels that happen off the court.

 

She knows the body cannot thrive without the spirit. Music in her ears, laughter with close friends, and moments of quiet are as vital as drills and shuttle runs. “Rest is as important as practice,” she admits, treating recovery as another form of discipline.

 

With her eyes set firmly on what lies ahead, Gregoria plays for the thrill of the game and the chance to keep lifting Indonesian badminton onto the world stage. Gregoria wears the Panerai Luminor Due.

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