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]

Indra Wijaya
Personal information
CountryIndonesia (1974–2001)
Singapore (2001–present)
Born (1974-03-16) 16 March 1974 (age 50)
Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia
ResidenceSingapore
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
HandednessRight[1]
Men's singles
Highest ranking4
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  Indonesia
World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Yogyakarta Men's singles
Thomas Cup
Gold medal – first place 1998 Hong Kong Men's team
Asia Cup
Gold medal – first place 1997 Jakarta Men's team
SEA Games
Gold medal – first place 1997 Jakarta Men's team
Representing  Singapore
Asian Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Manila Men's singles
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
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
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
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
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
1994 Polish International   C. Arief 15–8, 15–12   Winner
2002 Singapore Satellite   Ronald Susilo 10–15, 10–15   Runner-up

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Players: Indra Wijaya". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Indra Wija enforces own style". Badminton Planet. 15 February 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ Femidiah (8 June 2015). "Indra Wijaya Kini Tangani Timnas Bulutangkis Korsel, Haryanto Arbi Ikut Berperan" (in Indonesian). detikSport. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  5. ^ "Ex-S'porean player Indra to coach Malaysia badminton". Today. 4 January 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  6. ^ "WORLD CUP: WORLD DOUBLES CHAMPS ELIMINATED". www.worldbadminton.com. 23 August 1997. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  7. ^ "Konica Cup Singapore 1997 (I)". Tournamentsoftware. 27 July 1997. Retrieved 27 April 2024.

External links edit