Tjun Tjun
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Tjun Tjun (Chinese: 梁春生; pinyin: Liáng Chūnshēng; born 4 October 1952) 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 (first with Rudy Hartono, and later with Wahjudi) Tjun Tjun won all of his matches in three consecutive Thomas Cup campaigns (1973, 1976, 1979), 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
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Badminton Federation Awards | 1986 | Meritorious Service Award | Honored |
Achievements
World Championships
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Malmö Isstadion, Malmö, Sweden | Indonesia Johan Wahjudi | Indonesia Ade Chandra Indonesia Christian Hadinata | 15–6, 15–4 | Gold |
Asian Games
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Amjadieh Sport Complex, Tehran, Iran | Indonesia Johan Wahjudi | Indonesia Christian Hadinata Indonesia Ade Chandra | 15–9, 15–7 | Gold |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Amjadieh Sport Complex, Tehran, Iran | Indonesia Sri Wiyanti | Indonesia Christian Hadinata Indonesia Regina Masli | 10–15, 8–15 | Silver |
Asian Championships
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Indonesia Tata Budiman | Indonesia Indra Gunawan Indonesia Nara Sudjana | 8–15, 15–12, 11–15 | Silver |
| 1976 | Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Hyderabad, India | Indonesia Ade Chandra | China Yao Ximing China Sun Zhi’an | Walkover | Gold |
SEA Games
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Indonesia Johan Wahjudi | Thailand Preecha Sopajaree Thailand Pichai Kongsirithavorn | 15–10, 15–3 | Gold |
International tournaments (14 titles, 3 runners-up)
Men's singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | German Open | Sweden Sture Johnsson | 5–15, 15–12, 5–15 | Runner-up |
| 1973 | Singapore Open | Indonesia Iie Sumirat | 3–15, 14–15 | Runner-up |
| 1975 | Silver Bowl International | New Zealand Ross Livingston | 15–4, 15–8 | Winner |
Men's doubles
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Denmark Open | Indonesia Regina Masli | Denmark Klaus Kaagaard Netherlands Joke van Beusekom | 15–6, 7–15, 17–14 | Winner |
Invitational tournaments
Men's singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 (Jakarta) | World Invitational Championships | Denmark Svend Pri | 15–3, 16–17, 0–15 | Silver |
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | World Invitational Championships | Indonesia Johan Wahjudi | Indonesia Ade Chandra Indonesia Christian Hadinata | 15–10, 15–10 | Gold |
| 1974 (Glasgow) | World Invitational Championships | Indonesia Johan Wahjudi | Malaysia Punch Gunalan Malaysia Dominic Soong | 9–15, 4–15 | Silver |
| 1974 (Jakarta) | World Invitational Championships | Indonesia Johan Wahjudi | Indonesia Ade Chandra Indonesia Christian Hadinata | 15–13, 9–15, 18–15 | Gold |
| 1975 | World Invitational Championships | Indonesia Johan Wahjudi | Indonesia Ade Chandra Indonesia Christian Hadinata | 15–12, 15–11 | Gold |
| 1977 | Asian Invitational Championships | Indonesia Johan Wahjudi | Indonesia Ade Chandra Indonesia Christian Hadinata | 14–17, 15–2, 15–5 | Gold |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 (Jakarta) | World Invitational Championships | Indonesia Sri Wiyanti | Indonesia Christian Hadinata Indonesia Regina Masli | 7–15, 3–15 | Silver |
Other tournament
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Veterans Tournament (30+) | Indonesia Johan Wahjudi | Indonesia Dhany Sartika Indonesia Ade Chandra | 15–10, 15–1 | Winner |