Indra Wijaya
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| Country | Indonesia (1974–2001) Singapore (2001–present) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 16 March 1974 Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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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]
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
World Cup
Men's singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 1997 | Among Rogo Sports Hall, Yogyakarta, Indonesia |  Joko Suprianto
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13–15, 10–15 |  Bronze
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Asian Championships
Men's singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2001 | PhilSports Arena, Manila, Philippines |  Xia Xuanze
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7–15, 8–15 | Bronze
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World Junior Championships
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
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15–7, 15–5 |  Gold
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IBF World Grand Prix
The World Badminton Grand Prix was sanctioned by the International Badminton Federation from 1983 to 2006.
Men's singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 1996 | Malaysia Open |  Ong Ewe Hock
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15–1, 1–15, 7–15 |  Runner-up
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| 1997 | Singapore Open | Hariyanto Arbi
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15–3, 14–18, 9–15 | Runner-up
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IBF International
Men's singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 1994 | Polish International | C. Arief
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15–8, 15–12 |  Winner
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| 2002 | Singapore Satellite |  Ronald Susilo
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10–15, 10–15 | Runner-up
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References
- ^ 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.
External links
- Indra Wijaya at BWF.tournamentsoftware.com
