Ronald Susilo, originally from Jakarta, moved to Singapore in 1993 at the age of 14 to continue his studies, enrolling at Anglo Chinese School (Independent). Although he had been playing badminton since he was eight, it was at ACS(I) that he truly discovered his potential in the sport. In 1998, Ronald joined the Singapore Badminton Association and began training with the national team. Through dedication and determination, he dominated the national competitions throughout his career and made his mark on the international badminton scene.
A major highlight of Ronald Susilo's career came at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, where he had the honor of being the flag-bearer for the Singapore contingent. During the Games, he made history by defeating the world number one player, Lin Dan of China. In 2004, Ronald was ranked world No. 6 in men's singles. His remarkable achievement of beating the world number one and reaching the Olympic quarter-finals earned him the title of Singapore Sportsman of the Year in 2005.
