Name : Taufik Hidayat
Nickname : Taufik
Place & date of birth : Bandung, August 10th 1981
Address : Jl. Damai Raya, Cipayung East Jakarta
Height/weight : 1,76 m/64 kg
Religion : Moslem
Hobby : Travelling and football
Achievements : Brunei Open 1998, semifinal Asia Champion ship 1998, semifinal Indonesia Open 1998, All England final 1999, semifinal Sudirman Cup group and Sea Games individual and group.
What makes you interested inBadminton ? Badminton is more artistic than soccer which is my hobby.
What is your game type ? Attack and Defend.
What is your chance for Thomas Cup and Olympic ? It's too far for Thomas Cup but the opportunity is big enough and for the Olympic, I'm really preparing it cause I am in the team.
As a future player, what burden did the coach give you ? Nothing, only the achievement must rise.
Your world rank ? 3rd, after Sun Jun and Peter Gade.
The good from playing badminton ? The good is, if we have already succeeded.
The next event ? Denmark Open, on October 10th 1999.
The solid opponents ? From Denmark, China and Malaysia.
What burdens for Indonesian Badminton ? Decrease in regeneration especially in the women's group.
Your biggest obsesion ? Join at the Olympic team.
The criteria to joint the pelatnas? From national championship and National Training Center (Pelatnas) selection.
Have you ever thought to be a soccer player ? Yes, I hav.'cause a long time ago I really liked soccer.
How to avoid from injury? Before playing, we must practise and warm up.
The way to anticipate the pressure from the opponent ? We do not follow the opponent 's type of game.
Nowadays you look quiter in every game. Do you do special thing ? No, there is no special thing , it is only a concentration.
Who has been giving spirit every get match ? My own family.
Which country do you like to have a match ? Europe, Denmark,because the field are good and have a high prestige.
Have you ever been disturbed with the audience screaming ? Yes, I have in the Indonesian Open. The way to anticipate is we have to concentrate, just think there is nothing happened.
How do you have to know the opponent's weakness ? We can know if we have played.
The most painful loss ? Sudirman Cup
Have you ever got bored with in your dormitory life ? Yes I have.But if I have already got refreshing, every thing will be fine.
The first time you joined the Pelatnas ? In 1996
The way to keep your stamina ? Eating and regular rest.
How about your education ? Now I am a student at Tarumanegara University.
How much important is the Olympic for you ? It is very important,because that is the top of career.
Who is your coach ? Mulyono and Joko Supriyanto.
The player who is good to be a friend ? From Denmark and Malaysia.
The advice which is given by the coach ? We must have a good concentration.
The most solid opponent for this time ? Sun Jun, China.
What is the meaning of success for you ? It means a lot for me cause that is my goal.
Your hope for Badminton ? I hope I can carry Indonesian name to the International world.
Nickname : Taufik
Place & date of birth : Bandung, August 10th 1981
Address : Jl. Damai Raya, Cipayung East Jakarta
Height/weight : 1,76 m/64 kg
Religion : Moslem
Hobby : Travelling and football
Achievements : Brunei Open 1998, semifinal Asia Champion ship 1998, semifinal Indonesia Open 1998, All England final 1999, semifinal Sudirman Cup group and Sea Games individual and group.
What makes you interested inBadminton ? Badminton is more artistic than soccer which is my hobby.
What is your game type ? Attack and Defend.
What is your chance for Thomas Cup and Olympic ? It's too far for Thomas Cup but the opportunity is big enough and for the Olympic, I'm really preparing it cause I am in the team.
As a future player, what burden did the coach give you ? Nothing, only the achievement must rise.
Your world rank ? 3rd, after Sun Jun and Peter Gade.
The good from playing badminton ? The good is, if we have already succeeded.
The next event ? Denmark Open, on October 10th 1999.
The solid opponents ? From Denmark, China and Malaysia.
What burdens for Indonesian Badminton ? Decrease in regeneration especially in the women's group.
Your biggest obsesion ? Join at the Olympic team.
The criteria to joint the pelatnas? From national championship and National Training Center (Pelatnas) selection.
Have you ever thought to be a soccer player ? Yes, I hav.'cause a long time ago I really liked soccer.
How to avoid from injury? Before playing, we must practise and warm up.
The way to anticipate the pressure from the opponent ? We do not follow the opponent 's type of game.
Nowadays you look quiter in every game. Do you do special thing ? No, there is no special thing , it is only a concentration.
Who has been giving spirit every get match ? My own family.
Which country do you like to have a match ? Europe, Denmark,because the field are good and have a high prestige.
Have you ever been disturbed with the audience screaming ? Yes, I have in the Indonesian Open. The way to anticipate is we have to concentrate, just think there is nothing happened.
How do you have to know the opponent's weakness ? We can know if we have played.
The most painful loss ? Sudirman Cup
Have you ever got bored with in your dormitory life ? Yes I have.But if I have already got refreshing, every thing will be fine.
The first time you joined the Pelatnas ? In 1996
The way to keep your stamina ? Eating and regular rest.
How about your education ? Now I am a student at Tarumanegara University.
How much important is the Olympic for you ? It is very important,because that is the top of career.
Who is your coach ? Mulyono and Joko Supriyanto.
The player who is good to be a friend ? From Denmark and Malaysia.
The advice which is given by the coach ? We must have a good concentration.
The most solid opponent for this time ? Sun Jun, China.
What is the meaning of success for you ? It means a lot for me cause that is my goal.
Your hope for Badminton ? I hope I can carry Indonesian name to the International world.
