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      • Rudy Hartono Kurniawan (born Nio Hap Liang (Chinese: 梁海量; pinyin: Liáng Hǎiliàng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Niô͘ Hái-liâng); 18 August 1949) is an Indonesian former badminton player holding the record of winning the men's singles title at the All-England Championship eight times, including seven times consecutively from 1968 to 1974.
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    Rudy Hartono Kurniawan (born Nio Hap Liang (Chinese: 梁海量; pinyin: Liáng Hǎiliàng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Niô͘ Hái-liâng); [2] 18 August 1949) is an Indonesian former badminton player holding the record of winning the men's singles title at the All-England Championship eight times, [3] including seven times consecutively from 1968 to 1974. [4]

  3. Sep 30, 2015 · And legendary Indonesian shuttler Rudy Hartono, regarded by many as one of the greatest in history, believes he would still rule the sport if he were in his prime today.

  4. In 1976 Rudy Hartono from Indonesia broke the record for eight men’s singles titles. Erland Kops of Denmark had previously held the record of seven. Rudy started playing at the All England Championships in 1968 and would dominate world men’s singles badminton for the next 10 years.

    • He Was The Third of 8 Children
    • Hartono Joined The National Training Center in 1965
    • When He Was 18 Became The Youngest Champion at The All England Championships
    • Hartono Defeated Svend Pri in The Finals of The 1972 Munich Games
    • Rudy Was Part of The Indonesian Badminton Association
    • When He Was Depressed He Converted to Christianity
    • Throughout His Career, Hartono Won Numerous International Open Championships
    • He Ventured Into Dairy Business
    • He Won A Lot of Gold Medals

    Nio Hap Liang, the third of Hartono’s eight siblings, was born on August 18, 1949, in Surabaya. A former member of the Indonesia Uber Cup squad and five-time national champion, Jeanne Utama Dewi, is his sister. The young Hartono participated in a variety of sports, including volleyball, football, roller skating, and athletics, but his athletic path...

    In 1965, Hartono enrolled in the National Training Center in an effort to support his country’s squad in the forthcoming Thomas Cup. He was a member of the 1966–1967 Thomas Cup team, winning all of his games, although Indonesia lost to Malaysia in a contentious championship game in which play was stopped because of the rowdy crowd.

    The 18-year-old Indonesian defeated Tan Aik Huang of Malaysia, who had won the event two years previously, to become the tournament’s youngest-ever champion at the All England Championships on his maiden attempt a year later. From that point on, Hartono dominated the competition in a way that few others had done before, capturing eight titles overa...

    In the championship match at the 1972 Munich Games, in which badminton was featured as a showcase sport, Hartono defeated Svend Pri. From 1967 until 1982, Hartono participated in the Thomas Cup competition and represented his nation. With Indonesia winning four straight Thomas Cups, 1970, 1973, 1976, and 1979, Hartono and his team enjoyed tremendou...

    Rudy got involved with the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI), serving in a variety of capacities until 2006, including being Chairman of Development Affairs. He presently sits on the Board of Honor for PBSI. Hartono also participated actively in the Badminton World Federation (BWF). He served on the Council from 1985 to 1986 and again from 19...

    Hartono started losing matches in the late 1970s and early 1980s as he started to get older. He became depressed as a consequence. His “conversion experience” to Christianity in his mid-30s, according to him, was thanks to a preacher. Hartono was afterwards inspired to share the gospel with others after Svend Pri’s passing in 1983. In Australia in ...

    Hartono enjoyed career-long success in the international open circuit in addition to his All England triumph. After defeating Sture Johnsson and his senior Muljadi in the appropriate finals, he won the 1969 Canadian and US Open championships. He also took home the men’s singles and doubles crowns in the Singapore Open that year. He won the singles ...

    Following his retirement, Hartono, who studied at Trisakti University’s Economics Faculty in Jakarta, also started to grow his company. He entered the dairy industry in Sukabumi and the sports equipment industry by working as an agent for companies like Mikasa, Ascot, and Yonex. PT Havilah Citra Footwear, established in 1996, was then used by him t...

    Hartono also had some achievements in significant games. He earned two bronze medals in the men’s doubles and mixed doubles competitions as well as the men’s team gold at the 1970 Asian Games in Bangkok. His second gold medal came from the Asian Championships in 1971, where Indonesia overcame Malaysia in the men’s team final. He is one of the most ...

  5. Nov 25, 2018 · Badminton legend Rudy Hartano at the Hatsun Academy in Thiruthangal, Tamil Nadu. Chasing Rudy Hartono, the greatest amongst a surfeit of badminton champions from Indonesia, had ended in a glorious false start at the Asian Games this August.

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  7. Indonesia has a lot of talented athlete, one is Rudy Hartono. He is a badminton legend who has made his country proud by winning the most All England trophies.