Taufik Hidayat is a retired Indonesian badminton player, born on 10 August 1981, who became one of the most admired men's singles players of his generation. He is a former World champion, an Olympic gold medalist, a two time Asian Games gold medalist and a three time Asian champion, and he won the Indonesia Open six times. Fans know him as Mr Backhand for the shot that became his trademark, and he is widely counted among the greats of men's singles. After his playing career he moved into public service and now serves as Indonesia's Deputy Minister for Youth and Sport.
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Indonesian retired badminton player
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born 10 August 1981
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He is a former World champion
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former World champion, Olympic gold medalist, two time Asian Games gold medalist, and three time Asian champion
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Indonesian retired badminton player
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