Hou Jiachang is a Chinese former badminton player, born in Dutch East Indies.
11 Facts About Hou Jiachang
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In 1972, Hou Jiachang became a member of CCP and joined the National Badminton Team.
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Hou Jiachang participated at the First King Mahendra Memorial International Friendship which took place in Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, where he won singles as well doubles titles.
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Hou Jiachang defeated Punch Gunalan in a tie with Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.
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Hou Jiachang emerged champion in Singles event, where he defeated his compatriot Fang Kaixiang and helped his team in winning the team event gold medal against Indonesia.
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At the age of 34, in 1976, Hou Jiachang won the Asian Championship, defeating Liem Swie King in the final.
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Hou Jiachang was crowned the Men's doubles World Champions in 1978 where he partnered Yu Yaodong and beat Thai pair in the final.
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Hou Jiachang was felicitated with trophy by then Vice-Premier of China Deng Xiaoping after the match.
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Hou Jiachang retired in 1979 and was the head coach of the Chinese team until 1993.
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Hou Jiachang played less of a power game and his defence is impenetrable, very solid.
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Hou Jiachang was inducted into the International Badminton Federation Hall of Fame in 2002.