Sidek Abdullah Kamar
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Dato' Sidek Abdullah Kamar |
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| Born |
Mohd Sidek bin Abdullah Kamar 19 January 1936 Kampung Kanchong Darat, Banting, Selangor, British Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Died | 17 October 2005 (aged 69) Klang, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Cause of death | Kidney failure, diabetes, pneumonia, high blood pressure |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Alma mater | SMKA Al-Mashoor (L), Penang |
| Occupation | Badminton coach |
| Known for | Father of the Sidek brothers |
| Spouse(s) | Rukinah Sulaiman Bangaton Rasman |
| Children | 8 (6 sons & 2 daughters) |
Dato' Sidek Abdullah Kamar (19 January 1936 – 17 October 2005) was the coach and father of Malaysia’s most famous badminton-playing family, Sidek brothers who represented Malaysia in badminton.
It was his sons who played the biggest roles to take Malaysia out of the doldrums in world badminton, culminating in the success to regain the Thomas Cup after a lapse of 25 years in 1992.
Sidek laid the groundwork for his son's rise to stardom in Malaysian badminton. Led by Misbun, the Sidek brothers began their domination of the game from the early 1980s to 2000.
Sidek was born on 19 January 1936 at Kampung Kanchong Darat, Banting, Selangor and attended at SMKA Al-Mashoor (L) in Penang.
1957: Started playing competitively at the age of 21.
1958-1964: Kuala Langat champion (singles and doubles with Sukarman Abdul Rahim).
1960: Malay junior champion.
1964: Novice Cup champion.
1965-2005: Trained his children at a self-built two-court badminton hall at his home in Banting; groomed youngsters at his Kanchong Darat Centre (a two-court badminton hall).
MISBUN National champion (1980-1984 and 1986-1987); National Sportsman award (1981,1983); World Cup runner-up (1982); All-England runner-up (1986).
RAZIF-JALANI All-England champion (1982); World Grand Prix Finals champions (1986, 1988,1989, 1991); Commonwealth Games (1990); World Cup champions (1990, 1991); Thomas Cup champions (1992); Barcelona Olympics bronze medal (1992).
RASHID Commonwealth Games champion (1990, 1994); Thomas Cup champions (1992); Atlanta Olympics bronze medal (1996); All-England runner-up (1996); National Sportsman Award (1990, 1991, 1992, 1996).
RAHMAN Member of the Thomas Cup winning team (1992).
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