The decision of Kevin Sanjaya to hang his racket has surprised everyone. Especially considering his young age, which is 28 years old.

"My journey in the world of badminton began when I was 5 years old. At the age of 12, I moved from Banyuwangi to Kudus to pursue my dream of becoming a national athlete," said Kevin.

"In 2013, I had the opportunity to join PBSI in the city of Jakarta," Kevin wrote on social media.

The reason for the decision to hang this racket is partly also due to the influence of Marcus Gideon, who has decided to retire earlier.

"Starting from my shoulder injury that hasn't been getting better since 2017. In addition, my partner is injured and as a result, it is unlikely for us to compete for tickets to the 2024 Olympics," Kevin continued."

He felt incompatible with Marcus's replacement. "Then I got the opportunity to have a new partner. However, I feel that we are not compatible because we are both forwards," he said.

The Minions successfully became a pair that won various international championship titles. One of them is the Asian Games 2018.

Kevin and Marcus are also recorded as the world's longest-ranking in the men's doubles sector, from 2017 to 2022.

Kevin himself has won dozens of championship titles, such as All England 2017 and 2018, Asian Games 2018, SEA Games 2015, and Thomas Cup 2020.

Now, his decision to retire from badminton has made sports enthusiasts sad.