Indra Wijaya (Chinese: 陳甲寅; pinyin: Chén Jiǎyín; born 16 March 1974) is a former badminton player who initially represented Indonesia and subsequently Singapore. After his retirement, he started a new career as a coach.[2]
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Country | Indonesia (1974–2001) Singapore (2001–present) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia | 16 March 1974|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Residence | Singapore | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Handedness | Right[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Highest ranking | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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BWF profile |
Wijaya was born in a badminton family, his sibling Candra, Rendra and Sandrawati was a former Indonesian player. Indra Wijaya played for Indonesia between 1995 and 2000; He was part of the national team that won the Thomas Cup in 1998. He subsequently moved to Singapore, becoming a Singapore permanent resident, and represented the country thereafter.[3]
After his retirement, Wijaya started a new career as a coach at the Candra Wijaya International Badminton Centre, after that he was accepted as a men's singles coach in South Korean team.[4] In 2016, he started coaching junior players in Malaysia.[5]
Achievements edit
World Cup edit
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
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1997 | Among Rogo Sports Hall, Yogyakarta, Indonesia | Joko Suprianto | 13–15, 10–15 | Bronze | [6] |
Asian Championships edit
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2001 | PhilSports Arena, Manila, Philippines | Xia Xuanze | 7–15, 8–15 | Bronze |
World Junior Championships edit
The Bimantara World Junior Championships was an international invitation badminton tournament for junior players. It was held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 1987 to 1991.
Boys' singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1991 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia | Dwi Aryanto | 15–7, 15–5 | Gold |
IBF World Grand Prix edit
The World Badminton Grand Prix was sanctioned by the International Badminton Federation from 1983 to 2006.
Men's singles
Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
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1996 | Malaysia Open | Ong Ewe Hock | 15–1, 1–15, 7–15 | Runner-up | |
1997 | Singapore Open | Hariyanto Arbi | 15–3, 14–18, 9–15 | Runner-up | [7] |
IBF International edit
Men's singles
Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1994 | Polish International | C. Arief | 15–8, 15–12 | Winner |
2002 | Singapore Satellite | Ronald Susilo | 10–15, 10–15 | Runner-up |
References edit
- ^ a b "Players: Indra Wijaya". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "Indra Wija enforces own style". Badminton Planet. 15 February 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "Ahirnya Terungkap, Ini Dia Pelatih Indonesia yang Hijrah ke Malaysia" (in Indonesian). Badmintalk. 19 December 2015. Archived from the original on 24 May 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ Femidiah (8 June 2015). "Indra Wijaya Kini Tangani Timnas Bulutangkis Korsel, Haryanto Arbi Ikut Berperan" (in Indonesian). detikSport. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "Ex-S'porean player Indra to coach Malaysia badminton". Today. 4 January 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "WORLD CUP: WORLD DOUBLES CHAMPS ELIMINATED". www.worldbadminton.com. 23 August 1997. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ "Konica Cup Singapore 1997 (I)". Tournamentsoftware. 27 July 1997. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
External links edit
- Indra Wijaya at BWF.tournamentsoftware.com