Due to the athlete's retirement, he thanked to him. Gita has known Taufik for tens of years. However, she interacted with the player who won 2004 Olympic before she was being promoted as the chairman, said Gita who is also the Minister of Commerce. After the introduction, they often
shared about badminton from its system to how to bring the glory of
Indonesian badminton back. .

"I am a Taufik fan for tens of years. When I watched Taufik's matches
back in the years, I am proud and touched by his achievements," Gita
admitted after commentin on Taufik's resignation from professional
badminton career.

Not only PBSI but also Indonesian public who is sad since they will be
no more 'Mr. Backhand' in badminton events. All badminton lovers
throughout the world also feel the same. In fact, a Malaysian
journalist was shedding tears hearing the announcement.

Although it has been confirmed, the Indonesian badminton association,
PBSI, will provide a special place for the six time Indonesia Open
champion. What the most important thing for now is to keep PBSI and
Taufik communicative to evaluate the national team athletes'
development as well as the players in badminton clubs.

"We will discuss this internally with Taufik regarding his position
[at PBSI]," Gita added. Gita.

Buat Gita, Taufik adalah seorang legenda juara bulutangkis Indonesia.
Tak ada kata mantan juara, sekali juara selamanya juara.

"Tank you to Djarum who have sponsored many badminton events from year to year, supporters, media, PBSI as my home, my parents, wife, my children. Thank you for the defeats and victories in the last 25 years," Taufik said with misty eyes. Thank you, Taufik !