Rahman Sidek
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| Nickname(s) | Aman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Birth name | Abdul Rahman bin Mohd Sidek | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country | Malaysia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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20 September 1965 Banting, Selangor, Malaysia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 1983-1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Handedness | Right | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rahman Sidek (born 20 September 1965 in Banting, Selangor) is a former badminton player from Malaysia.
Personal life
He's the 4th of the 5 legendary Sidek brothers who played on the international scene. Rahman and his siblings gained exposure about badminton sport from their father, Haji Mohd Sidek. Rahman Sidek is the alumnus of Victoria Institution (batch 1978-1982).
Junior years
He entered the state team when he was 11. He picked up the sport because following the footsteps of his brothers. In 1977 he won national junior (MSSM) champion under 12. He was also under 18 national champion (MSSM) with his brother Rashid. At 18 years old after high school, he was drafted to the national squad.
Career
He is a former doubles badminton player from Malaysia and an international doubles player during the mid 1980s to early 1990s. At the junior stage, he was concentrating on singles but he played both categories. Few years later, BAM forced him to play doubles since there's not enough doubles players. He managed to win a number of international title such as the Canadian Open and German Open with partner Ong Ewe Chye (Ong Ewe Hock's brother). Rahman Sidek was a member in the winning team at the Thomas Cup 1992. He retired because his partner quit the sport and the national management forces him to become a coach for the national doubles team.
Achievements
1987, 1989 SEA Games Bronze medalist.
1990 Commonwealth Games Finalist.
1990 World Grand Prix Finals Bronze medalist.
1992 Thomas Cup Winner.
1992 Asian Championships Bronze medalist.