Hendra Setiawan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hendra Setiawan |
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Setiawan in 2010
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| Personal information | |
| Born | 25 August 1984 Pemalang, Central Java, Indonesia |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Handedness | Right |
| Men's doubles | |
| Highest Ranking | 1 (with Markis Kido 27 September 2007) 1 (with Mohammad Ahsan 21 November 2013) 20 (with Tan Boon Heong 30 November 2017) |
| Current Ranking | 17 |
Hendra Setiawan (born August 25, 1984) is a famous Indonesian badminton player who specializes in men's doubles. Many people consider him one of the greatest badminton players of all time. He has won all the major titles in badminton, including an Olympic Games gold medal and four World Champion titles.
Setiawan has been ranked number one in the world with two different partners. He first reached the top spot with Markis Kido in September 2007. Later, he became world number one again with Mohammad Ahsan in November 2013. He is known for his calm playing style and incredible skill at the net.
Throughout his long career, Setiawan has won many prestigious tournaments. With Kido, he won the 2008 Olympic Games, the 2007 World Championships, and the 2010 Asian Games. After teaming up with Ahsan, he won three more World Championships in 2013, 2015, and 2019. He holds the record for being the oldest player to win the World Championships, winning his fourth title at age 35.
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Early Life and Start in Badminton
Hendra Setiawan was born in Pemalang, Central Java, Indonesia. He became interested in badminton after watching his father play. He started training at the age of seven.
When he finished middle school, Setiawan moved to Jakarta to chase his dream of becoming a professional player. He joined the famous Jaya Raya club and went to a special sports school. This was the start of his amazing journey in badminton.
Career Highlights
Setiawan's career is marked by successful partnerships. He has won major titles with different teammates, showing his ability to adapt and succeed.
Partnership with Markis Kido (2003–2012)
Setiawan and Markis Kido became one of the world's top pairs. In 2005, they won their first big title at the Indonesia Open. They also became Asian Champions that same year.
Their biggest achievements came in the following years. They won the 2007 World Championships and became the world's number one ranked pair. The next year, they won the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This was a huge moment for Indonesia. They also won the 2010 Asian Games gold medal. The pair decided to split up at the end of 2012.
Partnership with Mohammad Ahsan (2012–2016)
In late 2012, Setiawan teamed up with Mohammad Ahsan. They quickly became a dominant force in men's doubles. Fans nicknamed them "The Daddies" because they were older than many of their opponents but still played at a very high level.
In 2013, they won five tournaments in a row, including their first World Championship title together. They also reached the number one world ranking. In 2014, they won the famous All England Open and the 2014 Asian Games gold medal.
They won their second World Championship as a pair in 2015 in front of their home crowd in Jakarta, Indonesia. After the 2016 Rio Olympics, the pair was split up by the national team.
A Brief Partnership and a Big Reunion
In 2017, Setiawan played with Malaysian player Tan Boon Heong. They reached the final of the Australian Open but did not win any titles together.
In 2018, Setiawan and Ahsan decided to reunite. They proved they were still one of the best pairs in the world. In 2019, they had an incredible year. They won their second All England Open title.
Later that year, on his 35th birthday, Setiawan won his fourth World Championship title with Ahsan. This made him the oldest player ever to win the title. They ended the amazing year by winning the BWF World Tour Finals.
Recent Years and Thomas Cup Victory
Setiawan and Ahsan continued to compete at the highest level. They reached the final of the 2020 BWF World Tour Finals and finished fourth at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
In 2021, Setiawan was part of the Indonesian team that won the Thomas Cup, a major international team event. It was Indonesia's first Thomas Cup win in 19 years and a proud moment for Setiawan.
In 2022, the pair reached the final of the World Championships again, this time winning a silver medal. They have continued to play in major tournaments, showing amazing skill and passion for the sport even as they get older.
Personal Life
Setiawan is married to Sandiani Arief. They have three children: twin babies, a boy and a girl, and another son.
His older sister, Silvia Anggraeni, was also a badminton player. She is married to another famous Indonesian badminton player, Hendrawan.
Setiawan also has a YouTube channel where he shares videos about his life on the badminton tour and with his family.
Major Achievements
Hendra Setiawan has won many medals in the biggest badminton competitions.
- Olympic Games
- Gold Medal: 2008 Beijing (Men's Doubles)
- World Championships
- Gold Medal: 2007, 2013, 2015, 2019 (Men's Doubles)
- Silver Medal: 2022 (Men's Doubles)
- Bronze Medal: 2010 (Men's Doubles)
- Asian Games
- Gold Medal: 2010, 2014 (Men's Doubles)
- Thomas Cup
- Gold Medal: 2020 (Men's Team)
See also
In Spanish: Hendra Setiawan para niños
