Indonesia National Badminton Team

The Indonesia National Badminton Team (Indonesian: Tim Nasional Bulutangkis Indonesia) represents Indonesia in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by the Badminton Association of Indonesia, the governing body for badminton in Indonesia.

Indonesia is one of the only two countries beside China who has won all badminton discipline in the Olympic Games.

Indonesia national badminton team
Tim nasional bulutangkis Indonesia
Indonesia National Badminton Team
AssociationBadminton Association of Indonesia
Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia
ConfederationBadminton Asia
ChairmanVacant
BWF ranking
Current ranking4 Decrease 1 (3 January 2023)
Highest ranking3 (6 October 2011)
Sudirman Cup
Appearances17 (first in 1989)
Best resultChampions (1989)
Thomas Cup
Appearances29 (first in 1958)
Best resultChampions (1958, 1961, 1964, 1970, 1973, 1976, 1979, 1984, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2020)
Uber Cup
Appearances26 (first in 1963)
Best resultChampions (1975, 1994, 1996)
Asian Mixed Team Championships
Appearances2 (first in 2017)
Best resultSemi-finals (2019)
Asian Men's Team Championships
Appearances12 (first in 1962)
Best resultChampions (1969, 1971, 1976, 1993, 2016, 2018, 2020)
Asian Women's Team Championships
Appearances4 (first in 2016)
Best resultChampions (2022)

The Indonesian team has not been absent from the Thomas Cup tournament (world men's team championship) since it first entered and won the competition in 1958. The Indonesia men's team has participated in Thomas Cup 28 times, won the title 14 times and never failed to qualify for inter-zone competition. Indonesia has played in the decisive final tie on 21 occasions and once failed to place among the top four teams in 2012.

The Indonesia women's team has participated in Uber Cup 25 times, won the title 3 times and once failed to qualify in 2006. Indonesia has played in the decisive final tie on 10 occasions.

The Indonesia mixed team has won Sudirman Cup once in 1989. Indonesia has played in the decisive final tie on 7 occasions.

Summer Olympic Games

    As of the 2020 Olympics
RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Indonesia National Badminton Team  China (CHN)20121547
2Indonesia National Badminton Team  Indonesia86721
3Indonesia National Badminton Team  South Korea (KOR)67720
4Indonesia National Badminton Team  Denmark (DEN)2349
5Indonesia National Badminton Team  Japan (JPN)1124
Totals (5 entries)372935101

List of medalists

Medal Name Games Event
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Gold Susi Susanti 1992 Barcelona Women's singles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Gold Alan Budikusuma 1992 Barcelona Men's singles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Silver Ardy Wiranata 1992 Barcelona Men's singles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Silver Eddy Hartono
Rudy Gunawan
1992 Barcelona Men's doubles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Bronze Hermawan Susanto 1992 Barcelona Men's singles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Gold Rexy Mainaky
Ricky Subagja
1996 Atlanta Men's doubles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Silver Mia Audina 1996 Atlanta Women's singles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Bronze Susi Susanti 1996 Atlanta Women's singles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Bronze Antonius Ariantho
Denny Kantono
1996 Atlanta Men's doubles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Gold Tony Gunawan
Candra Wijaya
2000 Sydney Men's doubles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Silver Tri Kusharjanto
Minarti Timur
2000 Sydney Mixed doubles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Silver Hendrawan 2000 Sydney Men's singles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Gold Taufik Hidayat 2004 Athens Men's singles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Bronze Eng Hian
Flandy Limpele
2004 Athens Men's doubles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Bronze Sony Dwi Kuncoro 2004 Athens Men's singles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Gold Hendra Setiawan
Markis Kido
2008 Beijing Men's doubles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Silver Nova Widianto
Liliyana Natsir
2008 Beijing Mixed doubles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Bronze Maria Kristin Yulianti 2008 Beijing Women's singles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Gold Tontowi Ahmad
Liliyana Natsir
2016 Rio de Janeiro Mixed doubles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Gold Greysia Polii
Apriyani Rahayu
2020 Tokyo Women's doubles
Indonesia National Badminton Team  Bronze Anthony Sinisuka Ginting 2020 Tokyo Men's singles

Participation in World Badminton Championships

The BWF World Championships (formerly known as IBF World Championships, also known as the World Badminton Championships) is a badminton tournament sanctioned by Badminton World Federation (BWF). The tournament started in 1977 and was held once every three years until 1983. Below is the gold medalists shown based by category and countries after the 2013 Championships. China has been the most successful in the World Championships ever since its inception in 1977. From 1977 up to 2001, the medals were usually divided among five countries, namely Indonesia, China, Korea, Denmark, Malaysia. However, in 2003, the winners included seven countries and in 2005 the medal board contained a record high of ten countries. Indonesians Tony Gunawan also bears the distinction of winning a gold medal in Men's Doubles, representing two different countries, 2001 partnering with Halim Haryanto for Indonesia and in 2005 partnering with Howard Bach to give the United States its first medal in the competition.

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Indonesia National Badminton Team  China (CHN)694879196
2Indonesia National Badminton Team  Indonesia23193779
3Indonesia National Badminton Team  Denmark (DEN)11.5144065.5
4Indonesia National Badminton Team  South Korea (KOR)10153257
5Indonesia National Badminton Team  Japan (JAP)981936
Totals (5 entries)122.5104207433.5

Participation in Thomas Cup, Uber Cup and Sudirman Cup

Indonesia leads in total titles with fourteen. It won four consecutive titles from 1970 through 1979 and five consecutive titles from 1994 through 2002. Indonesia's ten-year reign as Champions was ended by the resurgence of China in 2004 when the Chinese won the title in Jakarta. Indonesia has played in the decisive final tie (men's team match) on nineteen occasions. Since the Thomas Cup format was overhauled in 1984, it has failed to place among the top four teams only once, in 2012.

    **Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.

Squads

Thomas Cup

Year Players
1958 Singles: Ferry Sonneville, Tan Joe Hock, Eddy Yusuf
Doubles: Njoo Kiem Bee, Tan King Gwan, Lie Po Djian
1961 Singles: Ferry Sonneville, Tan Joe Hock, Eddy Yusuf
Doubles: Njoo Kiem Bee, Tan King Gwan, Lie Po Djian
1964 Singles: Ferry Sonneville, Tan Joe Hock, Muljadi
Doubles: Abdul Patah Unang, Tan King Gwan, Tutang Djamaludin
1967 Singles: Ferry Sonneville, Rudy Hartono, Muljadi
Doubles: Abdul Patah Unang, Tan King Gwan, Agus Susanto
1970 Singles: Rudy Hartono, Muljadi, Darmadi
Doubles: Indra Gunawan, Indratno, Mintarja
1973 Singles: Rudy Hartono, Muljadi, Amril Nurman
Doubles: Christian Hadinata, Ade Chandra, Tjun Tjun
1976 Singles: Rudy Hartono, Liem Swie King
Doubles: Christian Hadinata, Ade Chandra, Tjun Tjun, Johan Wahjudi
1979 Singles: Rudy Hartono, Liem Swie King, Iie Sumirat
Doubles: Christian Hadinata, Tjun Tjun, Johan Wahjudi
1982 Singles: Rudy Hartono, Liem Swie King, Lius Pongoh
Doubles: Christian Hadinata, Rudy Heryanto, Hariamanto Kartono
1984 Singles: Hastomo Arbi, Hadiyanto, Liem Swie King, Icuk Sugiarto
Doubles: Christian Hadinata, Rudy Heryanto, Hariamanto Kartono, Hadibowo Susanto
1986 Singles: Eddy Kurniawan, Liem Swie King, Lius Pongoh, Icuk Sugiarto
Doubles: Bobby Ertanto, Christian Hadinata, Hariamanto Kartono, Hadibowo Susanto
1988 Singles: Alan Budikusuma, Eddy Kurniawan, Icuk Sugiarto, Ardy Wiranata
Doubles: Bobby Ertanto, Rudy Gunawan, Eddy Hartono, Liem Swie King, Hadibowo Susanto
1990 Singles: Eddy Kurniawan, Alan Budikusuma, Joko Suprianto, Ardy Wiranata
Doubles: Rudy Gunawan, Eddy Hartono, Richard Mainaky, Icuk Sugiarto, Bagus Setiadi
1992 Singles: Alan Budikusuma, Joko Suprianto, Hermawan Susanto, Ardy Wiranata
Doubles: Eddy Hartono, Rudy Gunawan, Rexy Mainaky, Bagus Setiadi, Ricky Subagja
1994 Singles: Hariyanto Arbi, Joko Suprianto, Hermawan Susanto, Ardy Wiranata
Doubles: Rudy Gunawan, Eddy Hartono, Rexy Mainaky, Ricky Subagja, Bambang Suprianto
1996 Singles: Hariyanto Arbi, Alan Budikusuma, Joko Suprianto, Ardy Wiranata
Doubles: Antonius Ariantho, Rudy Gunawan, Denny Kantono, Rexy Mainaky, Ricky Subagja, Bambang Suprianto
1998 Singles: Hariyanto Arbi, Hendrawan, Marleve Mainaky, Joko Suprianto, Indra Wijaya
Doubles: Sigit Budiarto, Tony Gunawan, Rexy Mainaky, Ricky Subagja, Candra Wijaya
2000 Singles: Hariyanto Arbi, Hendrawan, Taufik Hidayat, Marleve Mainaky
Doubles: Antonius Ariantho, Sigit Budiarto, Tony Gunawan, Rexy Mainaky, Ricky Subagja, Candra Wijaya
2002 Singles: Rony Agustinus, Hendrawan, Taufik Hidayat, Marleve Mainaky, Budi Santoso
Doubles: Sigit Budiarto, Halim Haryanto, Tri Kusharyanto, Bambang Suprianto, Candra Wijaya
2004 Singles: Taufik Hidayat, Sony Dwi Kuncoro, Wimpie Mahardi, Simon Santoso
Doubles: Luluk Hadiyanto, Eng Hian, Tri Kusharyanto, Flandy Limpele, Candra Wijaya, Alvent Yulianto
2006 Singles: Taufik Hidayat, Sony Dwi Kuncoro, Simon Santoso, Markus Wijanu
Doubles: Sigit Budiarto, Luluk Hadiyanto, Markis Kido, Hendra Setiawan, Candra Wijaya, Alvent Yulianto
2008 Singles: Taufik Hidayat, Sony Dwi Kuncoro, Simon Santoso, Tommy Sugiarto
Doubles: Hendra Aprida Gunawan, Markis Kido, Joko Riyadi, Hendra Setiawan, Nova Widianto, Candra Wijaya
2010 Singles: Taufik Hidayat, Sony Dwi Kuncoro, Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka, Simon Santoso
Doubles: Mohammad Ahsan, Hendra Aprida Gunawan, Markis Kido, Hendra Setiawan, Nova Widianto, Alvent Yulianto
2012 Singles: Taufik Hidayat, Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka, Simon Santoso, Tommy Sugiarto
Doubles: Mohammad Ahsan, Markis Kido, Ryan Agung Saputra, Bona Septano, Hendra Setiawan, Alvent Yulianto
2014 Singles: Ihsan Maulana Mustofa, Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka, Simon Santoso, Tommy Sugiarto
Doubles: Mohammad Ahsan, Berry Angriawan, Angga Pratama, Ryan Agung Saputra, Hendra Setiawan, Ricky Karanda Suwardi
2016 Singles: Jonatan Christie, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, Ihsan Maulana Mustofa, Tommy Sugiarto
Doubles: Mohammad Ahsan, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, Angga Pratama, Hendra Setiawan, Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, Ricky Karanda Suwardi
2018 Singles: Jonatan Christie, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, Firman Abdul Kholik, Ihsan Maulana Mustofa
Doubles: Mohammad Ahsan, Fajar Alfian, Muhammad Rian Ardianto, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, Hendra Setiawan, Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo
2020 Singles: Jonatan Christie, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, Shesar Hiren Rhustavito, Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo
Doubles: Mohammad Ahsan, Fajar Alfian, Muhammad Rian Ardianto, Leo Rolly Carnando, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, Daniel Marthin, Hendra Setiawan, Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo
2022 Singles: Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, Jonatan Christie, Shesar Hiren Rhustavito, Tegar Sulistio, Syabda Perkasa Belawa
Doubles: Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, Mohammad Ahsan, Hendra Setiawan, Fajar Alfian, Muhammad Rian Ardianto, Bagas Maulana, Muhammad Shohibul Fikri

Uber Cup

Year Players
1963 Minarni, Retno Koestijah, Corry Kawilarang, Happy Herowati, Oey Lin Nio
1963 Minarni, Retno Koestijah, Corry Kawilarang, Happy Herowati, Goei Giok Nio
1966 Minarni, Retno Koestijah, Corry Kawilarang, Hesty Lianawati, Megah Idawati
1969 Utami Dewi, Retno Koestijah, Hesty Lianawati, Minarni, Nurhaena, Poppy Tumengkol
1972 Utami Dewi, Regina Masli, Retno Koestijah, Intan Nurtjahja, Taty Sumirah, Poppy Tumengkol
1975 Utami Dewi, Regina Masli, Minarni, Taty Sumirah, Theresia Widiastuti, Imelda Wiguna
1978 Ivanna Lie, Regina Masli, Tjan So Gwan, Theresia Widiastuti, Imelda Wiguna, Verawaty Wiharjo
1981 Ruth Damayanti, Ivanna Lie, Taty Sumirah, Theresia Widiastuti, Imelda Wiguna, Verawaty Wiharjo
1984 Singles: Mary Herlim, Ratih Kumaladewi, Elizabeth Latief, Ivanna Lie
Doubles: Ruth Damayanti, Tjan So Gwan, Rosiana Tendean, Imelda Wiguna
1986 Singles: Sarwendah Kusumawardhani, Elizabeth Latief, Ratih Kumaladewi, Ivanna Lie
Doubles: Verawaty Fajrin, Yanti Kusmiati, Rosiana Tendean, Imelda Wiguna
1988 Singles: Kho Mei Hwa, Sarwendah Kusumawardhani, Lilik Sudarwati, Elizabeth Latief, Susi Susanti
Doubles: Dwi Elmyati, Verawaty Fadjrin, Yanti Kusmiati, Erma Sulistianingsih
1990 Singles: Sarwendah Kusumawardhani, Susi Susanti, Minarti Timur, Lilik Sudarwati
Doubles: Yanti Kusmiati, Erma Sulistianingsih, Rosiana Tendean, Verawaty Wiharjo
1992 Singles: Yuni Kartika, Sarwendah Kusumawardhani, Yuliani Sentosa, Susi Susanti
Doubles: Catherine, Finarsih, Erma Sulistaningsih, Lili Tampi, Rosiana Tendean
1994 Singles: Mia Audina, Yuni Kartika, Yuliani Sentosa, Susi Susanti
Doubles: Finarsih, Eliza Nathanael, Zelin Resiana, Lili Tampi, Rosiana Tendean
1996 Singles: Mia Audina, Lidya Djaelawijaya, Meiluawati, Yuliani Sentosa, Susi Susanti
Doubles: Finarsih, Deyana Lomban, Eliza Nathanael, Zelin Resiana, Lili Tampi
1998 Singles: Ellen Angelina, Mia Audina, Cindana Hartono Kusuma, Meiluawati, Susi Susanti
Doubles: Finarsih, Indarti Issolina, Deyana Lomban, Eliza Nathanael, Zelin Resiana
2000 Singles: Ellen Angelina, Lidya Djaelawijaya, Yuli Marfuah, Ninik Masrikah
Doubles: Deyana Lomban, Eliza Nathanael, Zelin Resiana, Etty Tantri, Minarti Timur, Cynthia Tuwankotta
2002 Singles: Ellen Angelina, Lidya Djaelawijaya, Yuli Marfuah, Atu Rosalina
Doubles: Eny Erlangga, Emma Ermawati, Deyana Lomban, Vita Marissa, Jo Novita, Minarti Timur
2004 Singles: Silvi Antarini, Adriyanti Firdasari, Fransisca Ratnasari, Maria Kristin Yulianti
Doubles: Eny Erlangga, Rani Mundiasti, Liliyana Natsir, Jo Novita, Lita Nurlita, Greysia Polii
2006 did not qualify : Fransiska Ratnasari, Maria Kristin Yulianti, Adrianti Firdasari, Wiwis Meilyana, Jo Novita, Greysia Polii, Lita Nurlita, Rani Mundiasti, Natalia Poluakan, Lilyana Natsir
2008 Singles: Pia Zebadiah Bernadet, Adriyanti Firdasari, Fransisca Ratnasari, Maria Kristin Yulianti
Doubles: Vita Marissa, Rani Mundiasti, Liliyana Natsir, Jo Novita, Endang Nursugianti, Greysia Polii
2010 Singles: Lindaweni Fanetri, Adriyanti Firdasari, Maria Febe Kusumastuti, Maria Kristin Yulianti
Doubles: Anneke Feinya Agustin, Shendy Puspa Irawati, Meiliana Jauhari, Nitya Krishinda Maheswari, Liliyana Natsir, Greysia Polii
2012 Singles: Lindaweni Fanetri, Adriyanti Firdasari, Maria Febe Kusumastuti, Bellaetrix Manuputty
Doubles: Anneke Feinya Agustin, Suci Rizki Andini, Della Destiara Haris, Meiliana Jauhari, Nitya Krishinda Maheswari, Greysia Polii
2014 Singles: Lindaweni Fanetri, Adriyanti Firdasari, Maria Febe Kusumastuti, Bellaetrix Manuputty
Doubles: Suci Rizki Andini, Pia Zebadiah Bernadet, Nitya Krishinda Maheswari, Tiara Rosalia Nuraidah, Greysia Polii, Rizki Amelia Pradipta
2016 Singles: Fitriani, Maria Febe Kusumastuti, Hanna Ramadini, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung
Doubles: Anggia Shitta Awanda, Della Destiara Haris, Ni Ketut Mahadewi Istarani, Tiara Rosalia Nuraidah, Greysia Polii, Rosyita Eka Putri Sari
2018 Singles: Dinar Dyah Ayustine, Fitriani, Ruselli Hartawan, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung
Doubles: Della Destiara Haris, Ni Ketut Mahadewi Istarani, Nitya Krishinda Maheswari, Greysia Polii, Rizki Amelia Pradipta, Apriyani Rahayu
2020 Singles: Nandini Putri Arumni, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo, Putri Kusuma Wardani
Doubles: Febby Valencia Dwijayanti Gani, Nita Violina Marwah, Jesita Putri Miantoro, Greysia Polii, Apriyani Rahayu, Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti, Ribka Sugiarto, Putri Syaikah
2022 Singles: Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi, Aisyah Sativa Fatetani, Bilqis Prasista, Tasya Farahnailah, Siti Sarah Azzahra
Doubles: Nita Violina Marwah, Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma, Amalia Cahaya Pratiwi, Jesita Putri Miantoro, Lanny Tria Mayasari, Tryola Nadia, Melani Mamahit

Sudirman Cup

2023

2021

2019

2017

2015

2013

2011

2009

2007

2005

2003

2001

1999

1997

1995

1993

1991

1989

Asian Games

    As of the 2018 Asian Games
RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Indonesia National Badminton Team  China (CHN)432935107
2Indonesia National Badminton Team  Indonesia28274499
3Indonesia National Badminton Team  South Korea (KOR)16173366
4Indonesia National Badminton Team  Japan (JPN)782540
5Indonesia National Badminton Team  Malaysia (MAS)782035
Totals (5 entries)10189157347

Participation in Badminton Asia Championships

Individual competition

Rank Country 62 65 69 71 76 83 85 87 89 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 Total
1 Indonesia National Badminton Team  China 3 3 22 23 4 3 1 4 3 3 1 3 3 1 3 25 3 3 5 4 3 26 2 2 3 27 2 3 1 3 79
2 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Indonesia 2 11 4 2 1 1 4 1 3 1 1 24 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 35
3 Indonesia National Badminton Team  South Korea 1 2 2 3 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 34
4 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Malaysia 3 0.5 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 16.5
5 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Japan 1 1 2 3 1 8

BOLD highlights the overall winner therefore at that Asia Team Championships

    ^1 Indonesia won on superior of silver medal, thus, Indonesia became overall winner.
    ^2 China won on superior of silver medal to Korea, thus, China became overall winner.
    ^3 China won on superior of silver medal of three silver medals to Malaysia none, thus, China became overall winner.
    ^4 Indonesia won on superior of silver medal of four silver medals to South Korea one, thus, Indonesia became overall winner.
    ^5 China won on superior of silver medal of two silver medals to South Korea none, thus, China became overall winner.
    ^6 China won on superior of bronze medal of four bronze medals to South Korea one, thus, China became overall winner.
    ^7 China won on superior of bronze medal of four bronze medals to Japan none, thus, China became overall winner.

Men's team

Year Result
1962 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Runners-up
1965 Did not enter
1969 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Champions
1971 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Champions
1976 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Champions
1983 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Semi-finalist
1987 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Runners-up
1989 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Runners-up
1993 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Champions

Participation in Badminton Asia Team Championships

Southeast Asian Games

    As of the 2021 Southeast Asian Games
RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Indonesia National Badminton Team  Indonesia1147741232
2Indonesia National Badminton Team  Malaysia (MAS)5060103213
3Indonesia National Badminton Team  Thailand (THA)3758109204
4Indonesia National Badminton Team  Singapore (SGP)385364
5Indonesia National Badminton Team  Myanmar (MYA)011617
Totals (5 entries)204204322730

Junior competitive record

World Junior Team Championships

Suhandinata Cup

Year Result
2000 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Third place
2002 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Third place
2004 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Third place
2006 Fourth place
2007 Group X1 - 6th of 25
2008 Group X2 - 7th of 21
2009 Group W - 5th of 21
2010 Fourth place
2011 Group Z1 - 7th of 22
2012 Fourth place
2013 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Runner-up
2014 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Runner-up
2015 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Runner-up
2016 Group F1 - 5th of 52
2017 Group H1 - 5th of 44
2018 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Semi-finalist
2019 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Champions
2020 Cancelled
2021 Cancelled
2022 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Semi-finalist
2023 Indonesia National Badminton Team  Runner-up

Asian Junior Team Championships

Men's doubles supremacy

Indonesia National Badminton Team 
Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo and Marcus Fernaldi Gideon won the 2017 All England Open

Even though they actually have a balance of strength in all events, they are known for producing many great doubles in the men's category. Their doubles had conquered the Olympic Gold Medal, World Champion titles, All Englands and many open titles over decades. Among their greats are Tjun Tjun, Christian Hadinata, Eddy Hartono, Rexy Mainaky, Ricky Subagja, Candra Wijaya, Tony Gunawan, Sigit Budiarto, Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan. Despite their domination, the national badminton governing body is also known for their awkward splitting decision. It happened twice in the Thomas Cup and thrice in the Olympics. Indonesia leads in total titles with fourteen. It won four consecutive titles from 1970 through 1979 and five consecutive titles from 1994 through 2002. Indonesia's ten-year reign as champions was ended by the resurgence of China in 2004 when the Chinese won the title in Jakarta. Indonesia has played in the decisive final tie (team match) on eighteen occasions. Since the Thomas Cup format was overhauled in 1984, it has failed to place among the top four teams only once, in 2012. In 1986, they chose to field King/Ertanto instead of the more solid King/Kartono, considering that Kartono always played badly against the Chinese. In 2004, they fielded weak doubles against strong Danish pairs. Because of those decisions, they lost the match. As for the Olympics, they didn't do anything to maintain the Halim/Tony partnership and Tony G quit the national team. They also split the Candra/Sigit combination months before the 2004 Games. Four years later in Beijing they deselected Tony G/Candra in favor of Luluk/Alvent. For the London Games, the same thing repeated once more due to their decision in deceiving reigning Olympics Gold Medalists Markis/Hendra. The 2005 edition also brought new faces in the mixed doubles event which had been dominated by China and Korea since 1997. With the retirement of defending champions and two-time winners Kim Dong-moon/Ra Kyung-min (Korea), Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir won Indonesia's first mixed doubles gold since 1980 when Christian Hadinata/Imelda Wiguna won it last for Indonesia. In 2020 after almost 20 years, Indonesia managed to become the champion of the Thomas Cup for the 14th time. This 14th title makes Indonesia the country with the most Thomas Cup titles.

References

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