- Misbun Sidek
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Dato' Mohmed Misbun Bin Dato' Mohd Sidek 
Personal information Nickname(s) Misbun Sidek Birth name Mohmed Misbun Bin Mohd Sidek Born February 17, 1960
Banting, SelangorHeight 177cm Country 
MalaysiaHandedness Right Men's singles BWF Profile Dato' Mohmed Misbun Sidek (born February 17, 1960 in Kanchong Darat, Banting, Selangor) is a Malaysian former badminton player who rated among world's leading men's singles players of the 1980s. He is the eldest of the famous six Sidek brothers, all of whom were actively involved in international badminton scene. Though he failed to capture some of badminton's biggest titles such as the World Championships, All-Englands, and Asian Games, Misbun was known as a "giant killer," who, at his best, could defeat any top player of his era.
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Childhood
Misbun received his early education in primary schools in Banting and then furthered his studies at Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur.
Datuk Sidek, his father, imagined his children becoming badminton aces starting with his first son, Misbun. By the age of seven in 1967, Misbun had begun to be seriously trained by his father at the badminton court in front of their house in Kampung Kanchong Darat, Banting, Selangor.
The same routine was later passed on to his brothers, Razif, Jalani, Rahman and Rashid, would form one badminton family teams from the early 1980s to the early 2000s. In this early stage of their training, Razif was the most disciplined, with Misbun the most mischievous, often relying on his talent.
Early achievements
At age 12 Misbun represented his school in badminton and by 15 he was the school champion. At the age of 16, Misbun Sidek elected to represent the country in the Asian Championship in Hong Kong Invitation following the success of champion under 18 years category Schools Sports Council of Malaysia (MSSM).
Besides the tournament, the second of eight siblings were also selected to the Australian Open, better known by the name of the Silver Bowl.Misbun encountered for the first time in 18 years Razif in the category title in the House of Novices Selangor SBA, Village Attap on January 30, 1977.
The eagerly anticipated clash as Misbun is under 18 MSSM champion while Razif winner in the category under 15. In accordance with its status as a brother, Misbun beat Razif stiff competition in the rubber game 10-15, 15-5, 15-2.
A year later, at the age of 18 years, Misbun have been selected for the Thomas Cup training squad of the country. He can sit either low stand tall with senior players like Suffian Abu Bakar, James Selvaraj, Saw Swee Leong, Phua Ah Hua Moo Foot Lian, Ong Teong Boon, Ho Khim Soon dan Kwek Chiew Peng. Misbun continue to maintain its dominance and the chart title hat-trick under 18 years old in 1978, followed by the category under 21, one year later.
International career
1981
Misbun won his first title on the international circuit at the 1981 German Open. He helped Malaysia's national squad to win the Silver medal at the SEA Games. In the team event, he had the satisfaction of beating Indonesia’s leading player and reigning All England champion Liem Swie King. For his triumphs in badminton, Misbun was named Malaysia's Sportman of the Year, a feat he repeated two years later.
1982
After defeating Lius Pongoh, Morten Frost, and Prakash Padukone on his way to the final, Misbun Sidek suffered a disappointment at the Badminton World Cup by failing to clinch the title from a 10-1 third set lead over Liem Swie King.
In early September 1982, when preparations for the Commonwealth Games and Asian, Misbun shocking Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and fans when leaving the national team's training camp at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) with a friend, Ajib Mohiddin.
Range of views presented. There are parties to any disciplinary action taken against Misbun but BAM Vice President, Tan Sri Haniff Omar did not make reckless decisions but he gave way to Misbun if he wants to practice in its own way, without the help of coaches available.
In addition to the world cup runner-up, Misbun also won the Swedish Open, and maintain the national championship in 1982.
1983
In 1983, Misbun won three tournaments on the international circuit, defending his Swedish Open title in a tight final round duel with Morten Frost, and capturing his second German Open and the Canadian Open. He also placed third in the World Badminton Grand Prix finals. In the World Cup, he lost in the semifinals of the Indonesian players, Hastomo but the real unique look to attract the attention of fans thronged the National Stadium.
Even the colors look a bit of help Misbun Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) fill the bag with the ticket sales results beyond expectations. On August 19, when Misbun met Jens Peter Nierhoff of Denmark, reported BAM to collect tickets totaling RM70, 000, China's met the next day, Chen Changjie (RM117, 000), while when losing to Hastomo, ticket sales is RM128, 840.
Talent, looks and charisma. Misbun also has the attention of the international community. On October 7, Misbun made history as the first player and second Southeast Asia after the Asian champions India, Prakash Pradukone turned pro at the International Management Group (IMG).
Recognition is a stunning because Misbun is now on par with other international stars under IMG such as Bjorn Borg, Jimmy Connors, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Sebastian Coe and Alberto Salazar.
1984-1988
Year 1984 saw a surprise when Misbun Sidek took the decision to perform the hajj in Mecca at the age of 24 years. But on 30 September 1984, Misbun suddenly ill with dehydration in Mecca, and it shook the family and national badminton fans. Misbun return to home on October 4, 1984. In the same month, Misbun back holding the racket and represent Malaysia at the Canadian Open.
On January 8, 1985, created history again in the Sidek family. This time, they became the largest family in the tournament to represent the country abroad. Misbun, Razif, Jalani, Rahman and Rashid selected the first time playing on the international stage at the Hong Kong Open. So complete Sidek Brothers - Sidek family of five sons.
In 1986, Misbun reached the final of the prestigious All-England Championships for the only time in his career but was beaten decisively there by Morten Frost. He also made a strong bid to defend his Malaysia Open title but was beaten in the final by the talented Zhao Jianhua in two close games.
Misbun's last three titles on the international circuit all came in 1987 with victories at the Chinese Taipei Open (over doubles great Park Joo Bong), the Asian Championships, and the Singapore Open (both over Eddy Kurniawan).
However 1988, Misbun's last full year of top level competition, was rather special to him because he played on a Malaysia Thomas Cup team which defeated traditional rival Indonesia for the first time in 21 years before losing the final to powerhouse China. A year later, Misbun boldly decided to retire. His heart was still strong enough to play but their physical condition does not allow.
Coaching and later playing
After retiring, Misbun acting as an assistant coach before taking the decision to venture into car business with friends, Ajib Mohidin. In the same year, he went to the United States to pursue a 'Sport Conditioning' in Daphane, Alabama, for four months.
Misbun was on the coaching staff, and his brother Rashid Sidek played first singles, for the 1992 Malaysia team which captured the Thomas Cup after a 25 year drought. He has coached Malaysia's leading singles players from the 1990s forward including Rashid, the Hashim brothers, Roslin and Muhammad Hafiz, and Lee Chong Wei. Sidek currently serves as the Badminton Association of Malaysia's head singles coach.[1]
In the mid 1990s Misbun Sidek regained the desire to play competitive badminton, though on a somewhat smaller stage. Between 1994 and 2000 he won seven consecutive Selangor (state) Open championships. In 2002 he won gold medals in age 35 and over men's singles, mixed doubles, and national team at the World Masters Games in Melbourne, Australia.
Achievements
Titles (9)
Year Tournament Opponent in final Score 1981 German Open (1) 
Syed Modi18-17, 15-10 1982 Swedish Open (1) 
Icuk Sugiarto9-15, 18-14, 15-13 1983 Swedish Open (2) 
Morten Frost Hansen9-15, 15-10, 15-13 1983 German Open (2) 
1983 Canadian Open Jens Peter Nierhoff15-6, 11-15, 15-12 1985 Malaysia Open Michael Kjeldsen18-16, 15-3 1987 Chinese Taipei Open 
Park Joo Bong5-15, 15-9, 15-3 1987 Badminton Asia Championships Eddy Kurniawan1987 Singapore Open Eddy Kurniawan15-13, 15-8 Runners-up (4)
Year Tournament Opponent in final Score 1982 World Cup Liem Swie King12-15, 15-3, 12-15 1986 All England Open Morten Frost Hansen2-15, 8-15 1986 Malaysia Open 
Zhao Jianhua10-15, 13-15 1986 China Open Icuk Sugiarto11-15, 13-15 Family and marriage
Misbun Sidek is the eldest son of Dato' Haji Sidek and the brother of Razif Sidek, Jalani Sidek, Rahman Sidek, Rashid Sidek, Shahrizan Sidek and Zamaliah Sidek.
In 1984 a badminton player and fan introduced Sidek to his future wife Latifah. They married three years later. The couple has had eight children but two have died. The six surviving children are (ages as of May 2011) Misbun Syawal Misbun, 21, twins, Lia Murni and Misbun Ramadan, 20, Lia Alifah, 16, Lia Dewi Rubita, 15 and Misbun Awalauddin, 11.
Trivia
Acted in film "Black Widow Wajah Ayu" in (1994).[2]
References
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Categories:- 1960 births
- Living people
- Malaysian Malay people
- Malaysian Muslims
- Malaysian badminton players
- People from Selangor
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