Christian Hadinata ( zh, t=紀明發, born 11 December 1949) is a former

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player.

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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 the great doubles players in badminton history. He won two gold medals at the

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, in men's doubles with

Ade Chandra Ade Chandra ( zh, t=張鑫源; born 4 February 1950) is an Indonesian retired badminton player. Career A doubles specialist of ample bulk by Indonesian standards, he was noted for his power and quick defensive reflexes. With the formidable Chri ...

, and in mixed doubles with

Imelda Wiguna Imelda Wiguna (also known as ''Imelda Wigoena'', , born 12 October 1951) is an Indonesian badminton player who played at the world class level from the mid-1970s through the mid-1980s. Career A doubles specialist, Wiguna's two most impressive ye ...

. He played for Indonesia for 15 years, beginning his career in 1971 at the Asian championships in Indonesia and managed to become a mixed doubles champion with

Retno Koestijah Retno Kustijah (born 19 June 1942; as Retno Koestijah) is an Indonesian badminton player who competed internationally from the early 1960s to the early 1970s. Career Though she played singles in high level events, Kustijah's greatest success ca ...

. Christian's

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(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, helping Indonesia capture the cup on four occasions (

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). In 2001 he was inducted into the World Badminton Hall of Fame.

Personal life

His wife is Yoke Anwar and they have two children. People affectionately call him Ko Ko Chris (Ko Ko meaning big brother in Hokkien).

Career Coach

* Indonesian badminton player (1971–1986) * Indonesian badminton coach (began in 1985) * Director National Training PBSI (Indonesia Badminton Association)

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