Imam Tohari (born 26 March 1976) is an Indonesian badminton coach, and former badminton player who specialized in doubles events.[1] He was the mixed doubles bronze medalists at the 1997 World Cup partnered with Emma Ermawati.[2]

Imam Tohari
Personal information
CountryIndonesia
Born (1976-06-26) 26 June 1976 (age 48)
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
HandednessRight
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  Indonesia
World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Yogyakarta Mixed doubles
BWF profile

After retired from the international tournament, Tohari started a new career as a coach in Tomioka, Japan in 2002. He managed to bring Kento Momota won the World Junior Championships in 2012. In April 2013, he was recruited PBSI to join the national team as a men's singles assistant coach, and in 2016, he began coaching in Djarum Kudus club.[3]

Achievements

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World Cup

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Mixed doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result Ref
1997 Among Rogo Sports Hall,
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  Emma Ermawati   Tri Kusharjanto
  Minarti Timur
4–15, 3–15   Bronze [4]

IBF World Grand Prix

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The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) from 1983 to 2006.

Mixed doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result Ref
1997 Polish Open   Emma Ermawati   Flandy Limpele
  Etty Tantri
7–15, 6–15   Runner-up [5]
1997 India Open   Emma Ermawati   Lee Chee Leong
  Lee Yin Yin
15–3, 15–9   Winner [6]
  IBF Grand Prix tournament
  IBF Grand Prix Finals tournament

References

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  1. ^ "Players: Imam Tohari". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  2. ^ "World Cup: World Doubles Champs Eliminated". New Shuttlenws. 23 August 1997. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  3. ^ Sasongko, Tjahjo (18 January 2016). "Imam Tohari, Dari Jepang ke Kudus" (in Indonesian). Kompas. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  4. ^ "WORLD CUP: WORLD DOUBLES CHAMPS ELIMINATED". www.worldbadminton.com. 23 August 1997. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Polish Open 1997 (I)". Tournamentsoftware. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Arbi leads Indonesian sweep at Indian Open". The Straits Times. 17 February 1997. p. 31. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
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