Misbun Sidek
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| Misbun Sidek | ||
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 Mural of Sidek Brothers in Muzium Negara |
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| Personal information | ||
| Nickname(s) | Bun | |
| Birth name | Mohmed Misbun Sidek | |
| Date of birth | February 17, 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Banting, Selangor | |
| Men's singles | ||
| Country |  Malaysia |
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Mohmed Misbun Sidek (Nickname: Bun) (born February 17, 1960 in Kancung Darat, Banting, Selangor) was a Malaysian national badminton player. He is the oldest of the five Sidek Brothers.
He and his siblings were all actively involved in the national badminton scene.
Misbun won the gold medal in badminton for men singles during the 1981 SEA Games in Manila.
He currently serves as coach to the players in the Malaysian national badminton team.
[edit] Achievements
- 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987 Malaysia National Badminton Champion
- 1981, 1983 German Open Champion
- 1982 World Cup Runner Up
- 1982, 1983 Swedish Open Champion
- 1983 Canada Open Champion
- 1983 Pro Kennex Cup Runner Up
- 1986 All England Runner Up
- 1986 Malaysia Open Runner Up
- 1987 Singapore Open Champion
- 1987 Taiwan Open Champion
- 1988 World Badminton Grand Prix Runner Up
- 1988 Thomas Cup Runner Up (men team event)
