Razif Sidek
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Nickname(s) | Ajib | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Birth name | Mohamad Razif bin Mohd Sidek | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Country | Malaysia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Banting, Selangor, Malaysia | 29 May 1962||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 70 kg (154 lb; 11 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Years active | 1980-1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Handedness | Right | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career title(s) | 32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Highest ranking | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BWF profile |
Datuk Razif Sidek KMN AMN BSD (born 29 May 1962) is a former badminton player from Malaysia and coach.[1]
Personal life[]
He is the second eldest of the famous five Sidek brothers. Razif and his siblings gained exposure about badminton sport from their father, Haji Mohd Sidek. Under the guidance of his father, Razif and the rest of his siblings were trained to be champions. Razif Sidek is the alumnus of Victoria Institution (batch 1975–1979).[2]
He married former model, Khalidah Khalid and blessed with five children.[3] His youngest son, Mohd Fazriq are also active in badminton.[4] He became a grandfather in December 2018.[5]
Career[]
His regular partner is his younger brother, Jalani. Razif won a gold medal for Malaysia at the 1982 Commonwealth Games doubles with Ong Beng Teong.[6] They made the nation sit up and take notice when they won the All England Championships in 1982 after beating the Scottish pair, Billy Gilliland and Dan Travers.
The Sidek brothers won almost every title on offer during their playing career, including the World Grand Prix, World Cup, SEA Games, Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships. They introduced the infamous “S” Service, which caused a deceptively erratic shuttle movement, which confounded their opponents and officials alike. The service caused much uproar and was eventually banned by the International Badminton Federation (IBF).[7]
He was also a member of the Malaysian squad that won the Thomas Cup for the first time in 25 years, in a 3–2 victory over Indonesia at the National Stadium in 1992.[8] He created history by becoming the first Malaysian athlete to win an Olympic Games medal in Barcelona 1992.[9] They won a bronze medal for Malaysia after reaching the semi-finals in the men's doubles category where they lost to the Korean pair, Park Joo-bong and Kim Moon-Soo.[10]
During his career with Jalani, they become one of the best four doubles pair in the world (Park Joo-bong/Kim Moon-soo, Rudy Gunawan/Eddy Hartono and Tian Bingyi/Li Yongbo) from the 1980s until the early 1990s.
Coaching[]
After he retired, he served as Malaysian national head coach from 1994 until 1996.[11] Razif guided Cheah Soon Kit-Yap Kim Hock to Malaysia's first-ever Olympic silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
Achievements[]
Olympic Games[]
Men's doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1992 | Pavelló de la Mar Bella, Barcelona, Spain | ![]() |
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11–15, 13–15 | ![]() |
World Championships[]
Men's doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1987 | Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing, China | ![]() |
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2–15, 15–8, 9–15 | ![]() |
1989 | Senayan Sports Complex, Jakarta, Indonesia | ![]() |
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10–15, 9–15 | ![]() |
World Cup[]
Men's doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1983 | Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | ![]() |
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15–10, 5–15, 7–15 | ![]() |
1984 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia | ![]() |
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9–15, 1–15 | ![]() |
1985 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia | ![]() |
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14–17, 11–15 | ![]() |
1987 | Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | ![]() |
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6–15, 12–15 | ![]() |
1988 | National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | ![]() |
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Walkover | ![]() |
1990 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia | ![]() |
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14–17, 15–8, 15–7 | ![]() |
1991 | Macau Forum, Macau | ![]() |
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15–18, 15–11, 15–2 | ![]() |
Asian Games[]
Men's doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1990 | Beijing Gymnasium, Beijing, China | ![]() |
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5–15, 15–18 | ![]() |
Asian Championships[]
Men's doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1985 | Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | ![]() |
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5–15, 15–8, 2–15 | ![]() |
1992 | Cheras Indoor Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | ![]() |
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15–4, 15–6 | ![]() |
1994 | Shanghai Gymnasium, Shanghai, China | ![]() |
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8–15, 10–15 | ![]() |
Southeast Asian Games[]
Men's doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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Camp Crame Gymnasium, Manila, Philippines | ![]() |
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12–15, 6–15 | ![]() | |
1985 | , Bangkok, Thailand | ![]() |
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6–15, 15–11, 15–5 | ![]() |
1989 | Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | ![]() |
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11–15, 12–15 | ![]() |
1991 | Camp Crame Gymnasium, Manila, Philippines | ![]() |
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11–15, 6–15 | ![]() |
Commonwealth Games[]
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1982 | Chandler Sports Hall, Brisbane, Australia | ![]() |
15–8, 15–2 | ![]() |
Men's doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1982 | Chandler Sports Hall, Brisbane, Australia | ![]() |
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15–10, 17–15 | ![]() |
1990 | Auckland Badminton Hall, Auckland, New Zealand | ![]() |
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15–8, 15–8 | ![]() |
IBF World Grand Prix[]
The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) since from 1983 to 2006.
Men's doubles
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1983 | Canada Open | ![]() |
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15–3, 15–4 | ![]() |
1984 | Malaysia Open | ![]() |
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6–15, 15–12, 10–15 | ![]() |
1984 | Canada Open | ![]() |
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15–11, 15–9 | ![]() |
1985 | Denmark Open | ![]() |
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14–17, 8–15 | ![]() |
1985 | Malaysia Open | ![]() |
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18–16, 12–15, 15–3 | ![]() |
1986 | Chinese Taipei Open | ![]() |
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15–4, 15–5 | ![]() |
1986 | Japan Open | ![]() |
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15–11, 15–2 | ![]() |
1986 | All England Open | ![]() |
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2–15, 11–15 | ![]() |
1986 | Malaysia Open | ![]() |
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15–10, 11–15, 15–10 | ![]() |
1986 | Indonesia Open | ![]() |
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3–15, 15–12, 12–15 | ![]() |
1986 | World Grand Prix Finals | ![]() |
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10–15, 15–5, 18–13 | ![]() |
1987 | Malaysia Open | ![]() |
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Walkover | ![]() |
1987 | English Masters | ![]() |
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15–11, 15–9 | ![]() |
1987 | Denmark Open | ![]() |
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15–11, 15–7 | ![]() |
1988 | All England Open | ![]() |
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6–15, 7–15 | ![]() |
1988 | French Open | ![]() |
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8–15, 15–12, 12–15 | ![]() |
1988 | Indonesia Open | ![]() |
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16–18, 15–5, 15–2 | ![]() |
1988 | English Masters | ![]() |
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11–15, 4–15 | ![]() |
1988 | Denmark Open | ![]() |
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6–15, 15–8, 4–15 | ![]() |
1988 | Malaysia Open | ![]() |
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12–15, 12–15 | ![]() |
1988 | World Grand Prix Finals | ![]() |
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10–15, 15–6, 15–8 | ![]() |
1989 | Chinese Taipei Open | ![]() |
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15–3, 15–2 | ![]() |
1989 | Malaysia Open | ![]() |
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12–15, 15–10, 7–15 | ![]() |
1989 | China Open | ![]() |
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9–15, 17–14, 15–12 | ![]() |
1989 | Hong Kong Open | ![]() |
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15–12, 15–6 | ![]() |
1989 | Denmark Open | ![]() |
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10–15, 11–15 | ![]() |
1989 | Indonesia Open | ![]() |
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9–15, 7–15 | ![]() |
1989 | World Grand Prix Finals | ![]() |
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15–9, 15–5 | ![]() |
1990 | Swedish Open | ![]() |
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7–15, 9–15 | ![]() |
1990 | French Open | ![]() |
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3–15, 10–15 | ![]() |
1990 | Malaysia Open | ![]() |
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4–15, 15–13, 4–15 | ![]() |
1990 | Indonesia Open | ![]() |
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15–4, 15–5 | ![]() |
1991 | Chinese Taipei Open | ![]() |
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15–7, 15–5 | ![]() |
1991 | Japan Open | ![]() |
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4–15, retired | ![]() |
1991 | Malaysia Open | ![]() |
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8–15, 11–15 | ![]() |
1991 | Canada Open | ![]() |
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15–11, 15–12 | ![]() |
1991 | US Open | ![]() |
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18–13, 13–15, 15–3 | ![]() |
1991 | World Grand Prix Finals | ![]() |
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15–10, 12–15, 18–15 | ![]() |
1992 | China Open | ![]() |
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15–17, 11–15 | ![]() |
IBF International[]
Men's doubles
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1983 | German Open | ![]() |
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15–8, 12–15, 8–15 | ![]() |
1989 | Singapore Open | ![]() |
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15–12, 15–8 | ![]() |
1990 | Australia Open | ![]() |
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15–8, 18–15 | ![]() |
Honours[]
Malaysia :
See also[]
- Misbun Sidek
- Jalani Sidek
- Rahman Sidek
- Rashid Sidek
References[]
- ^ "Badminton: Lessons from the Sidek legacy | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- ^ "Our Badminton Greats". www.viweb.freehosting.net. Archived from the original on 27 October 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2009&dt=0610&sec=Keluarga&pg=ke_02.htm
- ^ "Fazriq Razif bakal ikut jejak bapa". mStar Online. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ^ "Grandad Razif eager to see more youngsters step up". The Star Online. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
- ^ GROOM, GRAHAM (17 October 2017). THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES. Lulu.com. ISBN 9780244940317.
- ^ Khys (29 November 2010). "Arkib Negara X: Servis Sidek diharamkan (1982)". Arkib Negara X. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ "Master strokes in 1992 - Community | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
- ^ "Badminton – the Olympic Journey | BWF Olympics". olympics.bwfbadminton.com. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- ^ "Other Sports: Razif awaits Malaysia's first gold as he grooms son Fazriq | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- ^ Wai, Tan Ming (22 October 2019). "Razif hasn't lost his touch and is ready to serve BAM again". The Star Online. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Tahun 1983" (PDF).
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Tahun 1988" (PDF).
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Tahun 1992" (PDF).
External links[]
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ajib Sidek Mohamed (Razif Haji "Ajib" Sidek Mohamed)". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.
- 1962 births
- Living people
- People from Selangor
- Malaysian Muslims
- Malaysian people of Malay descent
- Malaysian male badminton players
- Badminton coaches
- Olympic badminton players of Malaysia
- Olympic medalists in badminton
- Olympic bronze medalists for Malaysia
- Medalists at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Badminton players at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Commonwealth Games gold medallists for Malaysia
- Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for Malaysia
- Badminton players at the 1990 Commonwealth Games
- Badminton players at the 1982 Commonwealth Games
- Asian Games medalists in badminton
- Badminton players at the 1982 Asian Games
- Badminton players at the 1986 Asian Games
- Badminton players at the 1990 Asian Games
- Asian Games silver medalists for Malaysia
- Asian Games bronze medalists for Malaysia
- Commonwealth Games medallists in badminton
- Medalists at the 1990 Asian Games
- Southeast Asian Games gold medalists for Malaysia
- Southeast Asian Games silver medalists for Malaysia
- Southeast Asian Games bronze medalists for Malaysia
- Southeast Asian Games medalists in badminton
- Members of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
- Officers of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
- Competitors at the 1985 Southeast Asian Games
- Competitors at the 1989 Southeast Asian Games
- Competitors at the 1991 Southeast Asian Games
- World No. 1 badminton players