Thank You, My Feet Are Bleeding

PARIS – Gregoria Mariska Tunjung failed to advance to the final 2024 Olympics after being defeated by the top seed, An Se Young, in the semifinals. Despite losing, Gregoria received praise from netizens especially for the struggle that was clearly visible on the field.

The match took place at the Adidas Arena, Paris, Sunday (4/8/2024) afternoon WIB, ending with a score of 21-11, 13-21, and 16-21. After the match, badminton fans, especially in Indonesia, responded positively to the defeat.

Most praised the appearance Gregorian especially after his legs were seen bleeding in the knee area due to falling and holding back match poin dari An Se Young.

“Hats off to our queen GREGORIA MARISKA TUNJUNG. Thank you for putting up an incredible fight, running around until you’re bleeding. YOU’RE COOL, WE’RE ALL PROUD! There’s still a fight to be had.” bronze medalbismillah, may you have good fortune,” wrote the account owner @yournindh

“Promise, we will guard Jorji together, he has fallen and risen and bled for Indonesia, everyone is proud of you Gregoria!” wrote @AKANEYAMAGUCHl

With this result, Gregoria will compete for the bronze medal against the loser of the match between Carolina Marin of Spain and He Bing Jiao of China.

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