Ricky Subagja (born 27 January 1971) is a former Indonesian badminton player. He was rated among the greatest doubles specialists in the sport's history.
In 1993 the fast moving, faster hitting Subagja won men's doubles at the then biennial IBF World Championships in Birmingham, England with fellow countryman Rudy Gunawan. However, Subagja's regular partner for most of the 90s was another fellow countryman, the equally fast and hard-hitting Rexy Mainaky, and they formed the most successful team of the decade. Subagja and Mainaky won more than thirty international titles together, including all of badminton's major championships at least once. They captured Olympic gold at Atlanta in 1996, the IBF World Championships in 1995 at Lausanne, Switzerland (a repeat title for Subagja), and the prestigious All-England Championships back to back in 1995 and 1996. A partial listing of their other titles includes the open championships of the five strongest nations in men's badminton: China (1992), Indonesia (1993, 1994, 1998, 1999), Malaysia (1993, 1994, 1997), South Korea (1995, 1996), and Denmark (1998); as well as the World Badminton Grand Prix (1992, 1994, 1996), the Badminton World Cup (1993, 1995, 1997), and the quadrennial Asian Games (1994, 1998).
Subagja and Mainaky were bronze medalists at the 1997 IBF World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. They were eliminated in the quarterfinals at both the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona and the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. They paired together on Indonesian Thomas Cup (men's international) teams that won four consecutive world team titles in 1994, 1996, 1998 and 2000
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton World Federation Awards | 2009 | Badminton Hall of Fame | Inducted | [1] |
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | GSU Sports Arena, Atlanta, United States |  Rexy Mainaky |  Yap Kim Hock Cheah Soon Kit | 5–15, 15–13, 15–12 |  Gold |
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Scotstoun Centre, Glasgow, Scotland | Rexy Mainaky | Yap Kim Hock Cheah Soon Kit | 9–15, 15–2, 12–15 |  Bronze |
| 1995 | Malley Sports Centre, Lausanne, Switzerland | Rexy Mainaky |  Jon Holst-Christensen Thomas Lund | 15–5, 15–2 |  Gold |
| 1993 | National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, England | Rudy Gunawan | Cheah Soon Kit Soo Beng Kiang | 15–11, 15–3 | Gold |
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Among Rogo Sports Hall, Yogyakarta, Indonesia | Rexy Mainaky |  Lee Dong-soo Yoo Yong-sung | 15–1, 10–15, 15–3 | Gold |
| 1995 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia | Rexy Mainaky |  Sakrapee Thongsari Pramote Teerawiwatana | 15–4, 15–9 | Gold |
| 1993 | Indira Gandhi Arena, New Delhi, India | Rexy Mainaky |  Chen Kang Chen Hongyong | 15–7, 12–15, 15–9 | Gold |
| 1992 | Guangdong Gymnasium, Guangzhou, China | Rexy Mainaky | Cheah Soon Kit Soo Beng Kiang | 10–15, 11–15 |  Silver |
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Thammasat Gymnasium 2, Bangkok, Thailand | Rexy Mainaky | Pramote Teerawiwatana Siripong Siripool | 15–5, 15–10 | Gold |
| 1994 | Tsuru Memorial Gymnasium, Hiroshima, Japan | Rexy Mainaky | Cheah Soon Kit Soo Beng Kiang | 15–10, 15–2 | Gold |
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Cheras Indoor Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Richard Mainaky | Chen Kang Chen Hongyong | 11–15, 15–12, 14–17 | Bronze |
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Beijing Gymnasium, Beijing, China | Rexy Mainaky | Cheah Soon Kit Soo Beng Kiang | 15–8, 15–7 | Gold |
| 1991 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia | Rexy Mainaky | Cheah Soon Kit Soo Beng Kiang | 16-17, 5-15 | Silver |
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Asia-Africa hall, Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, Jakarta, Indonesia | Rexy Mainaky | Sigit Budiarto Candra Wijaya | 4–15, 17–14, 11–15 | Silver |
| 1995 | Gymnasium 3, 700th Anniversary Sport Complex, Chiang Mai, Thailand | Rexy Mainaky | Yap Kim Hock Cheah Soon Kit | 13–15, 9–15 | Silver |
| 1993 | Singapore Badminton Hall, Singapore | Rexy Mainaky | Cheah Soon Kit Soo Beng Kiang | 7–15, 15–11, 7–15 | Silver |
| 1991 | Camp Crame Gymnasium, Manila, Philippines | Rexy Mainaky | Jalani Sidek Razif Sidek | 6–15, 15–12, 6–15 | Bronze |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Camp Crame Gymnasium, Manila, Philippines | Rosiana Tendean | Rexy Mainaky Erma Sulistianingsih | 15–6, 15–13 | Gold |
The Bimantara World Junior Championships was an international invitation badminton tournament for junior players. It was held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 1987 to 1991.
Boys' singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Wu Wenkai | 11–15, 3–15 | Bronze |
Boys' doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Imay Hendra | Choi Sang-bum Ahn Jae-chang | 11–15, 14–17 | Bronze |
| 1988 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Aras Razak | Yudi Yudono Darma | 15–8, 15–6 | Gold |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Lilik Sudarwati | Ardy Wiranata Susi Susanti | 15–7, 7–15, 9–15 | Silver |
| 1988 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Lilik Sudarwati | Choi Ji-tae Bang Soo-hyun | 15–12, 15–7 | Gold |
The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) since 1983.
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Korea Open | Rexy Mainaky | Lee Dong-soo Yoo Yong-sung | 8–15, 15–9, 4–15 |  Runner-up |
| 1999 | Indonesia Open | Rexy Mainaky | Tony Gunawan Candra Wijaya | 15–12, 15–8 |  Winner |
| 1998 | Indonesia Open | Rexy Mainaky | Flandy Limpele Eng Hian | 15–5, 15–4 | Winner |
| 1998 | Denmark Open | Rexy Mainaky | Flandy Limpele Eng Hian | 15–11, 15–6 | Winner |
| 1998 | Singapore Open | Rexy Mainaky | Sigit Budiarto Candra Wijaya | 5–15, 5–15 | Runner-up |
| 1997 | Vietnam Open | Rexy Mainaky | Lee Dong-soo Yoo Yong-sung | 15–11, 15–5 | Winner |
| 1997 | Malaysia Open | Rexy Mainaky | Antonius Ariantho Denny Kantono | 17–15, 15–12 | Winner |
| 1997 | Japan Open | Rexy Mainaky | Antonius Ariantho Denny Kantono | 15–11, 7–15, 15–7 | Winner |
| 1996 | World Grand Prix Finals | Rexy Mainaky | Yap Kim Hock Cheah Soon Kit | 15–4, 15–9 | Winner |
| 1996 | China Open | Rexy Mainaky | Sigit Budiarto Candra Wijaya | 12–15, 5–15 | Runner-up |
| 1996 | All England Open | Rexy Mainaky | Yap Kim Hock Cheah Soon Kit | 15–6, 15–5 | Winner |
| 1996 | Korea Open | Rexy Mainaky | Yap Kim Hock Cheah Soon Kit | 15–5, 17–14 | Winner |
| 1996 | Japan Open | Rexy Mainaky | Rudy Gunawan Bambang Suprianto | 15–8, 12–15, 15–12 | Winner |
| 1995 | Singapore Open | Rexy Mainaky | Antonius Ariantho Denny Kantono | 15–7, 18–16 | Winner |
| 1995 | All England Open | Rexy Mainaky | Antonius Ariantho Denny Kantono | 15–12, 15–18, 15–8 | Winner |
| 1995 | Japan Open | Rexy Mainaky | Rudy Gunawan Bambang Suprianto | 15–8, 15–9 | Winner |
| 1995 | Korea Open | Rexy Mainaky | Jon Holst-Christensen Thomas Lund | 15–6, 11–15, 15–7 | Winner |
| 1994 | World Grand Prix Finals | Rexy Mainaky | Rudy Gunawan Bambang Suprianto | 15–10, 15–7 | Winner |
| 1994 | Hong Kong Open | Rexy Mainaky | Rudy Gunawan Bambang Suprianto | 15–12, 14–17, 15–7 | Winner |
| 1994 | Indonesia Open | Rexy Mainaky | Rudy Gunawan Bambang Suprianto | 10–15, 15–4, 18–17 | Winner |
| 1994 | Singapore Open | Rexy Mainaky | Jon Holst-Christensen Thomas Lund | 15–6, 15–8 | Winner |
| 1994 | Malaysia Open | Rexy Mainaky | Sakrapee Thongsari Pramote Teerawiwatana | 15–5, 18–16 | Winner |
| 1994 | All England Open | Rexy Mainaky | Rudy Gunawan Bambang Suprianto | 12–15, 12–15 | Runner-up |
| 1994 | Swedish Open | Rexy Mainaky |  Peter Axelsson Pär-Gunnar Jönsson | 15–11, 15–12 | Winner |
| 1994 | Korea Open | Denny Kantono | Peter Axelsson Pär-Gunnar Jönsson | 14–17, 7–15 | Runner-up |
| 1994 | Japan Open | Denny Kantono | Sakrapee Thongsari Pramote Teerawiwatana | 15–11, 12–15, 18–16 | Winner |
| 1993 | World Grand Prix Finals | Rexy Mainaky | Rudy Gunawan Bambang Suprianto | 15–11, 10–15, 9–15 | Runner-up |
| 1993 | German Open | Rexy Mainaky | Jon Holst-Christensen Thomas Lund | 14–17, 12–15 | Runner-up |
| 1993 | Indonesia Open | Rexy Mainaky | Eddy Hartono Richard Mainaky | 15–13 15–10 | Winner |
| 1993 | Malaysia Open | Rexy Mainaky | Cheah Soon Kit Soo Beng Kiang | 15–7, 15–5 | Winner |
| 1993 | Swedish Open | Rexy Mainaky | Peter Axelsson Pär-Gunnar Jönsson | 15–12, 15–10 | Winner |
| 1992 | World Grand Prix Finals | Rexy Mainaky | Cheah Soon Kit Soo Beng Kiang | 15–11, 15–6 | Winner |
| 1992 | Thailand Open | Rexy Mainaky | Huang Zhanzhong Zheng Yumin | 15–9, 12–15, 15–11 | Winner |
| 1992 | Hong Kong Open | Rexy Mainaky | Huang Zhanzhong Zheng Yumin | 15–13, 15–10 | Winner |
| 1992 | China Open | Rexy Mainaky | Razif Sidek Jalani Sidek | 17–15, 15–11 | Winner |
| 1992 | Indonesia Open | Rexy Mainaky | Eddy Hartono Rudy Gunawan | 12–15, 5–15 | Runner-up |
| 1991 | U.S. Open | Rexy Mainaky | Razif Sidek Jalani Sidek | 13–18, 15–13, 3–15 | Runner-up |
| 1991 | Canadian Open | Rexy Mainaky | Razif Sidek Jalani Sidek | 11–15, 12–15 | Runner-up |
| 1990 | Dutch Open | Bagus Setiadi | Jon Holst-Christensen Thomas Lund | 10–15, 4–15 | Runner-up |
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | French Open | Rexy Mainaky | Li Yongbo Tian Bingyi | 16–18, 12–15 | Runner-up |
| 1991 | Polish International | Richard Mainaky | Rudy Gunawan Haditono Dicky Purwotjugiono | 15–12, 15–1 | Winner |
Boys' doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Duinwijck Junior | Nunung Murdijanto | Thomas Olsen Frederik Lindqvist | 12–15, 15–8, 15–6 | Winner | [2] |
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