Hadiyanto Wirawan (born 31 March 1955) is an Indonesian former badminton player.

Hadiyanto
Personal information
Full nameHadiyanto Wirawan
CountryIndonesia
Born (1955-03-31) 31 March 1955 (age 69)
Pekalongan, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
HandednessRight
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  Indonesia
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1980 Jakarta Men's singles
Thomas Cup
Gold medal – first place 1984 Kuala Lumpur Men's team
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1982 New Delhi Men's team

About edit

A former national champion, Hadiyanto is best remembered for his win over top seed Prakash Padukone in 1980 World Championships in quarterfinals. Padukone was heavy favourite for the tournament but was denied by Hadiyanto in two straight games 15–11, 15–13. In the semifinals he lost to legendary Rudy Hartono and bagged the bronze medal.[1] Hadiyanto played in the final tie of 1982 Asian Games where Indonesian team won the silver medal and was also a part of team that won the 1984 Thomas Cup, beating China in the final.[2][3]

Achievements edit

World Championships edit

Men's singles

Year Venue Opponent Score Result
1980 Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia   Rudy Hartono 6–15, 8–15   Bronze

International tournaments edit

Men's singles

Year Tournament Opponent Score Result Ref
1979 Penang Open   Prakash Padukone 7–15, 15–11, 15–2   Winner [4]
1979 Selangor Open   Dhany Sartika 15–7, 15–9   Winner [5]
1979 Indian International   Prakash Padukone 4–15, 12–15   Runner-up [6]
1981 Copenhagen Cup   Lius Pongoh 10–15, 9–15   Runner-up [7]
1981 Carlton Open   Kurniahu [8]
1982 Taiwan Masters   Dhany Sartika 15–7, 15–5   Winner [9]

Men's doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result Ref
1979 Indian International   Kartono   M. K. Ann
  Soh Goon Chup
15–8, 15–10   Winner [6]
1979 India Open   Dhany Sartika   Rudy Heryanto
  Kartono
1–15, 11–15   Runner-up [10]

References edit

  1. ^ "Prakash out in straight sets". The Straits Times. 30 May 1980. p. 34. Retrieved 30 December 2022 – via NewspaperSG.
  2. ^ "China champs in badminton". Singapore Monitor. 29 November 1982. p. 34. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Doubles experts included in new cup list". Singapore Monitor. 3 May 1984. p. 29. Retrieved 30 December 2022 – via NewspaperSG.
  4. ^ "Padukone beaten by Hadiyanto". The Straits Times. 4 March 1979. p. 34. Retrieved 30 December 2022 – via NewspaperSG.
  5. ^ "Indons sweep Jubilee tourney". The Straits Times. 1 September 1979. p. 29. Retrieved 30 December 2022 – via NewspaperSG.
  6. ^ a b "Padukone's title". New Nation. 19 November 1979. p. 16. Retrieved 30 December 2022 – via NewspaperSG.
  7. ^ "Lius juara lelaki badminton a-bangsa". Berita Harian (in Malay). 8 January 1981. p. 7. Retrieved 30 December 2022 – via NewspaperSG.
  8. ^ "Hadiyanto moves smoothly to final". New Nation. 26 June 1981. p. 17. Retrieved 30 December 2022 – via NewspaperSG.
  9. ^ "Indonesia, England dominate tourney". The Straits Times. 12 January 1982. p. 34. Retrieved 30 December 2022 – via NewspaperSG.
  10. ^ "Indonesians sweep all five titles". The Straits Times. 29 November 1979. p. 33. Retrieved 30 December 2022 – via NewspaperSG.