Christian Hadinata

Christian Hadinata (born Purwokerto, Central Java, 11 December 1949) is a former Indonesian badminton player. Though early in his career he was a fine singles player who reached the final of the prestigious All-England Championship in 1973, Christian's success in doubles earned him recognition as one of great doubles players in badminton history. He won two gold medals at the 1980 IBF World Championships in Jakarta, in men's doubles together with Ade Chandra, and in mixed doubles together with Imelda Wiguna. He played for Indonesia for 15 years, beginning his career in 1971 and retiring in 1986. Christian's Thomas Cup (Men's International Team Championship) record is particularly notable. Playing in six consecutive campaigns from 1973 to 1986, and with a variety of doubles partners, he dropped only one match, thus helping Indonesia to capture the cup on four occasions (1973, 1976, 1979, 1984). In 2001 he was inducted into the World Badminton Hall of Fame.

Private life

His wife's name is Yoke Anwar and they have two children, named Mario Hadinata and Mariska Hadinata. Sometimes people call him Koh Chris.

Career and Achievements

• 1971: Winning national championships men's double with Atik Jauhari, Winning Asian Championships mixed double with Retno Kustijah.
• 1972: Winning All England men's double with Ade Chandra
• 1973: Winning All England men's double with Ade Chandra
• 1978: Winning gold medal Asian Games men's double with Ade Chandra
• 1979: Winning All England mixed double with Imelda Wiguna
• 1980: Winning World Championships men's double with Ade Chandra, Winning World Championships mixed double with Imelda Wiguna
• 1981: Winning Japan Open men's double Lius Pongoh
• 1982: Winning gold medal Asian Games mixed double with Ivana Lie
• 1983: Winning All England men's double with Boby Ertanto
• 1984: Winning Indonesia Open men's double with Boby Ertanto, Winning Indonesia Open mixed double with Ivana Lie
• 1985: Winning World Championships mixed double with Ivana Lie
• 1972-1986: Reinforced Indonesian Thomas Cup Teams during six campaigns with different men's doubles partners

Sport Activity

• Indonesian badminton player (1971-1986)
• Indonesian badminton coach (began in 1985)
• PBSI's staff and PBSI's National Training Director

References

• BadmintonOnline.com: Christian Hadinata
• Smash - Christian Hadinata

External links

• Profile (In Indonesian)
• Christian Hadinata Paling Rajin, Pangkat Naik, Enggan di Belakang Meja
• Christian Hadinata Jual Rumah demi Pendidikan Anak
• Christian Hadinata Kesetiaan di Dunia Bulutangkis