Ricky Subagja

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Ricky Subagja stands as one of Indonesia's greatest sporting heroes, having achieved the impossible feat of becoming the first Indonesian to win an Olympic gold medal in badminton doubles. His partnership with Rexy Mainaky created a dynasty that ruled the sport for over a decade. Winning two World Championships and an Olympic gold places him in the upper echelon of badminton history. His induction into the Indonesian Badminton Hall of Fame cements his status as a foundational figure in the nation's sporting identity.

AwardsRicky Subagja's career is adorned with the highest honors in badminton. He won the Olympic Gold Medal in 1996 and claimed the BWF World Championships title twice, in 1995 and 1997. His success extended to the continental level with a Gold Medal at the 1998 Asian Games. Domestically, he received multiple "Best Athlete" awards during the 1990s. He has also been inducted into the Indonesian Badminton Hall of Fame, recognizing his immense contribution to the sport's golden age.

Honours & Distinctions

Indonesian Badminton Hall of Fame

PBSI

Inducted for contributions to the sport's golden age.

National Sports Award

Indonesian Government

Recognized as Best Athlete multiple times during the 1990s.

Records & Feats

First Olympic Gold in Badminton Doubles for Indonesia

Historic First·1996

Secured Indonesia's first-ever Olympic gold medal in badminton doubles at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

Back-to-Back World Champions

Career Milestone·1997

Won consecutive BWF World Championships titles in 1995 and 1997 with partner Rexy Mainaky.