Hendra Setiawan

Indonesian badminton player

Hendra Setiawan is an Indonesian professional badminton player who achieved the world number one ranking in men's doubles with two separate partners, Markis Kido and Mohammad Ahsan. Throughout his career, he secured every major individual title available in the sport, distinguishing himself through consistent performance in global championships and multi-sport continental events across two decades.

Early Development and Junior Success

Born in 1984 in Pemalang, Central Java, Setiawan began playing badminton at age seven at the Sinar Mutiara Tegal club. He moved to Jakarta after middle school to join the Jaya Raya club and attended the Ragunan Sports School. His international trajectory started at the 2001 Asian Junior Championships, where he earned bronze medals. By 2002, he claimed a gold medal with the Indonesian team at the Asian Junior Championships and earned bronze at the World Junior Championships in Pretoria.

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Partnership with Markis Kido

The collaboration with Markis Kido yielded significant results, including the 2005 Asian Badminton Championships title and gold medals at the 2005 SEA Games. In 2006, the pair won the World Cup and the China Open. Their peak arrived in 2007 when they won the World Championships and ascended to the world number one ranking. They solidified their standing by winning the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, followed by a victory at the 2010 Asian Games.

Longevity and Success with Mohammad Ahsan

Setiawan partnered with Mohammad Ahsan from 2012 to 2024. This duo achieved world number one status in November 2013 and claimed three World Championship titles in 2013, 2015, and 2019. By winning the 2019 edition at age 35, Setiawan set the record for the oldest World Championships title holder. Their partnership also included two All England titles and three BWF Superseries Finals victories, alongside a gold medal at the 2014 Asian Games.

Competitive Range and Additional Honors

Beyond his primary focus on men's doubles, Setiawan participated in mixed doubles, finishing as a runner-up at the 2010 Indonesia Open with partner Anastasia Russkikh. His career included six gold medals at the South East Asian Games, split between men's doubles and team events. He also earned recognition as an Asian champion and a national champion, cementing his status within the global badminton circuit through his adaptability across different tournament tiers.

Fast facts

Questions readers ask

How many world championship titles has Hendra Setiawan won?

He has won four World Championship titles, specifically in 2007, 2013, 2015, and 2019.

Which major individual titles has he collected?

He has earned Olympic gold, four World Championship titles, two Asian Games golds, two All England titles, and multiple Asian and national championships.

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