Tjun Tjun


Tjun Tjun is an Indonesian badminton player. Though a world level singles player early in his career, he became one of the sport's greatest ever doubles specialists. His game was notable for its speed, power, accuracy, and aggressiveness.
Tjun Tjun became world champion in men's doubles with Johan Wahjudi at the very first IBF World Championships held in 1977. They also won 6 of the 7 All England Open Badminton Championships held from 1974 through 1980. They were clearly the world's number one team during this period, often beating fellow countrymen Christian Hadinata and Ade Chandra in the finals of major events. The duo were the first ever men's doubles world number one in the first IBF world ranking release in 1978.
Playing one stint at singles and regularly in doubles Tjun Tjun won all of his matches in three consecutive Thomas Cup campaigns, all of which resulted in world team titles for Indonesia. He was elected to the World Badminton Hall of Fame in 2009.

Personal life

Tjun Tjun is of Chinese descent. He is the brother of Liang Qiuxia, who is also a badminton player and coach.

Awards and nominations

Achievements

World Championships

Men's doubles
YearVenuePartnerOpponentScoreResultRef
1977Malmö Isstadion, Malmö, Sweden

Asian Games

Men's doubles
YearVenuePartnerOpponentScoreResult
1974Amjadieh Sport Complex, Tehran, Iran

Asian Championships

Men's doubles
YearVenuePartnerOpponentScoreResult
1971Jakarta, Indonesia

SEA Games

Men's doubles
YearVenuePartnerOpponentScoreResult
1977Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

International tournaments (14 titles, 3 runners-up)

Men's singles
YearTournamentOpponentScoreResult
1973German Opensilver2

Invitational tournaments

Men's singles
YearTournamentOpponentScoreResult
1974 World Invitational Championships

Other tournament

Men's doubles
YearTournamentPartnerOpponentScoreResultRef
1983Veterans Tournament