Profile
Christian Hadinata is an inseparable figure in the history of Indonesian doubles badminton. Throughout his distinguished career, he secured numerous prestigious titles in both men's and mixed doubles categories, including the All England men's doubles titles in 1972 and 1973 with Ade Chandra, the 1979 All England mixed doubles crown with Imelda Wigoena, gold medals at the 1978 and 1982 Asian Games, a 1980 World Championship title, and contributing as a key member of the Indonesian Thomas Cup teams from 1971 to 1986. Following his retirement, Hadinata transitioned to coaching, where he guided several athletes to success, most notably molding the legendary duo of Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky toward gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Achievements
MEN'S DOUBLES
- 1972 & 1973 All England Champion
- 1974 Asian Games Silver Medalist
- 1977 World Championships Runner-up
- 1978 Asian Games Gold Medalist
- 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978 All England Runner-up
- 1979 Canada Open Champion
- 1980 Denmark Open Champion
- 1980 London Masters Champion
- 1981 Japan Open Champion
- 1977, 1980, 1982 Swedish Open Champion
- 1982 Asian Games Gold Medalist
- 1983 Malaysia Open Champion
- 1983 World Championships Semifinalist
- 1984 Indonesia Open Champion
- 1984 Thailand Open Champion
- 1973, 1976, 1979, 1984 Thomas Cup Champion
- Olympic Exhibition Champion
MIXED DOUBLES
- 1971 Asian Championships Winner
- 1974 Asian Games Gold Medalist
- 1978 Asian Games Bronze Medalist
- 1979 All England Champion
- 1979 Canada Open Champion
- 1980 World Champion
- 1980 London Masters Champion
- 1981, 1982 All England Runner-up
- 1982 Asian Games Gold Medalist
- 1983, 1984 Indonesia Open Champion
- 1983, 1985 SEA Games Gold Medalist
