Rahman Sidek


Rahman Sidek is a former badminton player from Malaysia and coach.

Personal life

He's the 4th of the 5 legendary Sidek brothers who played badminton on the international scene. Rahman and his siblings gained exposure about badminton sport from their father, Haji Mohd Sidek. Under the guidance of his father, Rahman and the rest of his siblings were trained to be champions. Rahman is the alumnus of Victoria Institution.

Career

He is an international doubles player during the late 1980s to early 1990s. He managed to win a number of international title such as the Canadian Open and German Open with partner Ong Ewe Chye. Rahman Sidek was a member in the winning team at the Thomas Cup 1992. He retired because his partner quit the sport.

Coaching

After he retired, he was appointed as Malaysian national doubles coach. Then, he and his brothers established a badminton club to find new talented players, called Nusa Mahsuri. He has been coaching in Nusa Mahsuri, the first professional badminton club in Malaysia from 1996 until now.

Achievements

Asian Championships

Men's doubles
YearVenuePartnerOpponentScoreResult
1992Cheras Indoor Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ong Ewe Chye Razif Sidek
Jalani Sidek
4–15, 9–15 Bronze

Southeast Asian Games

Men's doubles
YearVenuePartnerOpponentScoreResult
1989Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Soo Beng Kiang Eddy Hartono
Rudy Gunawan
4–15, 4–15 Bronze

IBF World Grand Prix

The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation from 1983 to 2006.
Men's doubles
YearTournamentPartnerOpponentScoreResult
1988Swiss Open Ong Ewe Chye Ong Beng Teong
Cheah Soon Kit
9–15, 6–15 Runner-up
1990German Open Ong Ewe Chye Mark Christiansen
Michael Kjeldsen
17–14, 15–12 Winner
1990Canadian Open Ong Ewe Chye Mike Bitten
J Bryan Blanshard
15–11, 15–10 Winner

Honour