Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta.  Indonesian badminton mourns the loss of national legend Iie Sumirat, who passed away on Tuesday (22/7/2025).

Tributes poured in on social media, including from 1995 world champion Hariyanto Arbi. 

“On behalf of the Indonesian badminton community, I express deep sorrow over the passing of Iie Sumirat. Thank you for your dedication in bringing pride to the nation. Your legacy will always be remembered. Rest in peace,” he wrote on Instagram, as quoted by antaranews.com.

Iie was a key player in Indonesia’s dominance during the 1970s, helping win the prestigious Thomas Cup in 1976 and 1979. He also won a bronze medal in the inaugural 1977 World Championships and claimed the Asian Invitational Championship in 1976, defeating China's Hou Jiachang.

After retirement, he mentored young athletes at SGS club Bandung.

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