Anthony Sinisuka Ginting
With explosive speed and a killer jump smash, he became Indonesia's men's singles standard-bearer, capturing Olympic bronze and leading his nation to Thomas Cup glory.
Born 1996 (age 30)·Indonesian badminton player·Birthday: October 20·Millennials
Biography
Anthony Sinisuka Ginting carries the weight of a badminton-mad nation on his shoulders, and he does it with a sprinter's pace and a showman's flair. Emerging from Indonesia's deep talent pool, Ginting announced himself not with gradual progress but with seismic victories over the sport's established Chinese legends. His game is built on breathtaking athleticism—lightning-fast footwork allows him to retrieve the impossible, which he then converts into offensive fury with a devastating leap and smash. This style propelled him to the podium at the 2018 Asian Games and, most pivotally, to a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a triumph that ignited celebrations across the archipelago. Beyond individual accolades, he has been a cornerstone of Indonesia's team success, playing a vital role in ending an 18-year drought to reclaim the Thomas Cup in 2020. Ginting represents a new generation of Indonesian shuttlers, blending raw power with tactical intelligence to consistently challenge for the sport's highest honors.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Anthony was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Anthony Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Anthony's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the bronze medal in men's singles at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
- Was a key member of the Indonesian team that won the 2020 Thomas Cup, badminton's world men's team championship.
- Secured a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.
- Became the first Youth Olympic badminton medalist to also win a medal at the senior Olympic Games.
Did You Know?
His middle name, 'Sinisuka,' means 'liked' or 'loved' in Sundanese, given because he was a much-wanted child.
He is known for his exceptionally fast playing style, often cited as one of the quickest movers on the badminton circuit.
He enjoys playing the guitar and listening to rock music to relax.
“My speed is my weapon; I play to pressure the opponent.”
