Indra Wijaya

Indra Wijaya (born 16 March 1974) was a former Indonesian badminton player who later represented Singapore. After retired from the international tournament, he started a new career as a coach.[2]

Indra Wijaya
Personal information
Country Indonesia
Born (1974-03-16) 16 March 1974
Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
HandednessRight[1]
Men's singles
Highest ranking4
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  Indonesia
World Cup
1997 Yogyakarta Men's singles
Thomas Cup
1998 Hong Kong Men's team
Asian Cup
1997 Jakarta Men's team
Southeast Asian Games
1997 Jakarta Men's team
Representing  Singapore
Asian Championships
2001 Manila Men's singles
BWF profile

Wijaya was born in a badminton family, his sibling Candra, Rendra and Sandrawati was a former Indonesian player. Indra Wijaya played for Indonesia between 1995-2000. He was part of the national team that won the Thomas Cup in 1998.[3]

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 moved to Malaysia as a national men's singles coach, specifically for junior players.[5]

Achievements

World Cup

Men's singles

Year Venue Opponent Score Result
1997 Yogyakarta, Indonesia Joko Suprianto 13–15, 10–15 Bronze

Asian Championships

Men's singles

Year Venue Opponent Score Result
2001 PhilSports Arena, Manila, Philippines Xia Xuanze 7–15, 8–15 Bronze

IBF World Grand Prix

The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) since 1983.

Men's singles

Year Tournament Opponent Score Result
1997 Singapore Open Heryanto Arbi 15–3, 14–18, 9–15 Runner-up
1996 Malaysia Open Ong Ewe Hock 15–1, 1–15, 7–15 Runner-up

IBF International

Men's singles

Year Tournament Opponent Score Result
2002 Singapore Satellite Ronald Susilo 10–15, 10–15 Runner-up
1994 Polish International C. Arief 15–8, 15–12 Winner
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References
  1. "Players: Indra Wijaya". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  2. "Indra Wija enforces own style". BadmintonPlanet.com. 15 February 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  3. "Ahirnya Terungkap, Ini Dia Pelatih Indonesia yang Hijrah ke Malaysia" (in Indonesian). Badmintalk. 19 December 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  4. Femidiah (8 June 2015). "Indra Wijaya Kini Tangani Timnas Bulutangkis Korsel, Haryanto Arbi Ikut Berperan" (in Indonesian). detikSport. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  5. "Ex-S'porean player Indra to coach Malaysia badminton". Today. 4 January 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
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