Rudy Hartono
Rudy Hartono Kurniawan (born Nio Hap Liang (Chinese: 梁海量; pinyin: Liáng Hǎiliàng);[2] 18 August 1949) is a former Indonesian badminton star who won the men's singles title at the prestigious All-England Championship eight times,[3] seven times consecutively (1968–1974)[4] and at World Championship in 1980 on his only attempt at this title. He is one of the most famous players in the history of the sport and is considered to be one of the greatest badminton players of all time.
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| Birth name | Nio Hap Liang 梁海量[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 18 August 1949 Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Handedness | Right | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | Men's singles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Personal life
Hartono was born on 18 August 1949 as Nio Hap Liang in Surabaya, the third of eight children. His sister Jeanne Utama Dewi is a five-time national champion and former Indonesia Uber Cup team member. The young Hartono embraced many types of sports – athletics, volleyball, football, and even roller skating – but his athletic path soon led him towards badminton.[2] Rudy married Jane Anwar in 1976 and they have two children.
Badminton career
Hartono joined the National Training Center in 1965 in order to help his national team in the upcoming Thomas Cup. As a member of the 1966-1967 Thomas Cup squad, he won all of his matches, but Indonesia was beaten by Malaysia in a highly controversial final in which play was suspended due to the unruly crowd.
A year later, at his first try at the All England Championships, the 18-year-old Indonesian became the youngest ever champion of the tournament, beating Tan Aik Huang from Malaysia who had been the winner two years earlier. From then on, Hartono dominated the event like very few had before, winning eight titles in all, from 1968 to 1976. His eight titles at the All England earned Hartono a mention in the Guinness Book of Records.
Hartono defeated Svend Pri in the finals of the 1972 Munich Games in which badminton was presented as a demonstration sport.[5] Hartono was active in Thomas Cup competition and played for his country at the event from 1967 to 1982. 1970,[6] 1973,[7] The 1976, and 1979 Thomas Cup were resounding successes for Hartono and his team, with Indonesia sweeping four straight titles.
Post-retirement
Rudy became involved with the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI), holding different positions such as Chairman of Development Affairs until 2006. He is currently a member of PBSI’s Board of Honour. Hartono also played an active role within the Badminton World Federation (BWF). He was a member of the Council in 1985-1986, and later from 1994 to 2009. Hartono’s image and reputation led the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to appoint him as a Goodwill Ambassador for Indonesia.
Achievements
Olympic Games
Men's Singles
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| Round | Opponent | Score | Result | |
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15–12, 14–18, 15–3 | Win | |
| Semifinals |  |
15–2, 15–4 | Win | |
| Final |  |
15–6, 15–1 |  | |
IBF World Championships
Men's Singles
- 1980 IBF World Championships at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia
| 1980 IBF World Championships – Men's Singles | ||||
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| Round | Opponent | Score | Result | |
| First round | - | - | Bye | |
| Second round |  |
15–9, 15–2 | Win | |
| Third round |  |
15–7, 15–3 | Win | |
| Quarterfinal |  |
15–1, 15–3 | Win | |
| Semifinal | |
15–6, 15–8 | Win | |
| Final | |
15–9, 15–9 | | |
Men's singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 1968 | All England | |
15–12, 15–9 |  |
| 1968 | Singapore Pesta | |
9-15, 15-7, 10-15 |  |
| 1968 | Northern Indian | |
15-2, 15-10 | |
| 1969 | All England | |
15–1, 15–3 | |
| 1969 | US Open | |
15–9, 15–12 | |
| 1969 | Canadian Open | |
15–11, 15–1 | |
| 1969 | Singapore Open | |
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| 1970 | All England | |
15–7, 15–1 | |
| 1971 | Western Indian | |
15–11, 15–12 | |
| 1971 | All England | |
15–1, 15–5 | |
| 1971 | Canadian Open |  |
15–4, 15–7 | |
| 1971 | Denmark Open | |
14–18, 15–14, 15–11 | |
| 1971 | US Open | |
8–15, 9–15 | |
| 1972 | All England | |
15–9, 15–4 | |
| 1972 | Jakarta Open | |
15–4, 15–5 | |
| 1973 | All England | |
15–4, 15–2 | |
| 1973 | Denmark Open | |
17-14, 15-12 | |
| 1974 | All England | |
8–15, 15–9, 15–10 | |
| 1975 | All England | |
11–15, 14–17 | |
| 1975 | Denmark Open | |
12–15, 15–0, 15–7 | |
| 1976 | All England | |
15–7, 15–7 | |
| 1978 | All England | |
10–15, 3–15 | |
| 1980 | English Masters | |
11–15, 3–15 | |
| 1980 | Swedish Open |  |
15–9, 12–15, 1–15 | |
| 1981 | Japan Open | |
15–9, 15–8 | |
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 1968 | Northern Indian | |
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3-15, 15-6, 15-7 | |
| 1969 | Singapore Open | |
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| 1971 | Western Indian | |
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18-13, 15-12 | |
| 1971 | All England | |
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5-15, 3-15 | |
| 1971 | Denmark Open | |
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15–11, 4–15, 8–15 | |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 1969 | Western Indian | |
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15-12, 15-13 | |
Awards
- 1986 – BWF Herbert Scheele Award
- 1997 – BWF Hall of Fame
Sources
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- "60 Years of Asian Heroes: Rudy Hartono". TIME Magazine. November 13, 2006. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
- Suryadinata, Leo (2012). Southeast Asian Personalities of Chinese Descent: A Biographical Dictionary, Volume I & II. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. pp. 455–7. ISBN 978-981-4345-21-7.
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