Jafar proud to see sister Febi on the same path despite different starts


Indonesia mixed doubles shuttlers Jafar Hidayatullah-Felisha Pasaribu in action against Singapore’s Wesley Koh Eng Keat-Li Zheng Yan during the first round of 33rd SEA Games at Thammasat University, Pathum Thani in Bangkok yesterday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

BANGKOK: Indonesian shuttler Jafar Hidayatullah might not get to spend a lot of time with his younger sister Febi Setianingrum due to his badminton commitments but is happy to see her follow in his footsteps.

Jafar, who plays in the mixed doubles with Felisha Pasaribu, watched on with pride when Febi joined him in the Indonesian National Badminton Association (PBSI) three years ago.

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