What Does Tony Gunawan Think of Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo?

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Shuttlers recently had the chance to sit down with Badminton legend Tony Gunawan. Originally from Indonesia, Gunawan is regarded as one of the best Mens Doubles players of all time. His illustrious career spans over three decades with accolades including being an Olympic Gold Medalist and 2x World Champion -- with all different partners.

[@genturadiutama9527]

BWF please hire Tony Gunawan as one of commentators for BWF Tour match! So they are not dominated by former European players. Tony can speak good English and very knowledgeable about badminton. Or at least invite him as guest commentator.

[@stanleymaximillian8403]

I think Tony is too busy with his coaching jobs (in US and Japan). But certainly having more knowledgable commentator will be great

[@apacs6044]

@@stanleymaximillian8403 so u are saying morten frost and steen petersen is not knowledgeable enough? What's wrong with u

[@stanleymaximillian8403]

@@apacs6044 noooo 😂😂 what I meant is that we need MORE knowledgable people (just like the 2 of them)

[@hallriihan5099]

His knowledge so huge.

[@hallriihan5099]

@@apacs6044 done subscribe. Don't forget me... Tony legend

[@ieka7958]

As young Indonesian, i just know about him through news and commentary in bwf videos. I always wonder what kind of player he is and moreover what kind of person he is. I find the answer through this video. He is so humble just like hendra setiawan. The fact that he still has good relationship with his former coach and partner, he must be good person.

[@WildanKarim7]

He is the idol of both Hendra & Ahsan

[@misseve_]

@@WildanKarim7 and also Lee Yong Dae's Idol

[@WildanKarim7]

@@misseve_ yes, one of the best in history.

[@hallriihan5099]

Done subscribe. Don't forget me. Tony legend never die.

[@hallriihan5099]

@@WildanKarim7 unbelievable legend. Tony legend. Done subscribe. Don't forget me.

[@kokohjkt7919]

5:18 He mention coach Herry IP (Herry Iman Pierngadi) who is the coach of kevin sanjaya and marcus gideon which now they are the top players in Men Doubles.

[@vierais6477]

and his coach that time also.

[@muhammadnaziliqdami1479]

Thanks for this very insightful interview with Tony Gunawan. Can't wait to see American team under his coaching competes at the highest level of BWF tournaments!

[@ikerina]

aaah it's understandable when he says he sees a lil bit of himself on Hendra Setiawan because Hendra always says Tony is his fave player. He studied Tony and stuff then developed his own style

[@sallypattipeiluhu8361]

You and your partner (Chandra Wijaya) are legend, thank you Tony! #indonesianpride 🇮🇩

[@sushimaccheese]

Wow love this interview! Tony, along with Candra, Sigit, Halim, was one of my favourites. Amazing talent and abilities, managed to do well and win important titles with different partners. Back then socmed didn't exist, so it is Great to hear from the man himself! Thank you for sharing 👍👏

[@dennywidya]

I hate socmed

[@yaongloh2926]

Tony, thank you for your service, tahun lalu saya ke club nya Tony di US tapi tidak ketemu ;(...... but i was happy playing there meeting with new friends.. xxx

[@kimsoojung7023]

he's so humble said that better not compare one player to another bcs eachother have different skill :)

[@g8hejpuq637]

Just realised that this is the only video available from the channel. Keep up the content; I enjoyed it. Very humbled by Gunawan's responses.

[@vina7602]

I'm a big fan of Tony Gunawan ❤

[@kidosstory6140]

He is my fav badminton player... Love from Indonesia..

[@belinkin88]

One of the best Badminton MD of Indonesia, legend. Stay healty Mas Tony.

[@thoriqhusein5581]

Will never forget how Indonesian doubles demolished any opponent during 1999-2002 with Tony/Halim and Chandra/Sigit ☺️

[@upy0ur5]

Those 4 were just the perfect combination of hype. I always felt Kevin Sanjaya looked like an aggressive Sigit Budiarto.

[@jejesing1233]

Tommy Tran Sigit is kevin's coach in his club 'Djarum'

[@ApacheBadminton]

My goal for badminton is one in the same as Tony Gunawan's. And the one big obstacle in this sport's path is USAB politics.

[@upy0ur5]

Whats the obstacle in USAB politics? Just wanna know the details since I only heard it sucks but no details.

[@flashernews8615]

Please bring up like this ... Keep it up

[@azharfathoni5145]

legend for the next legend 👏👏👏

[@riyand.i]

the most versatile MD player, sukses ko Tony!

[@warriorprincess818]

for sure he is wise & intelligent

[@smlok6429]

my idol all time

[@陳信墉]

What a legend!

[@AlfianAdieChandra]

They are all the best in his generation. But for me the most special is Tony Gunawan

[@albertyosef]

He is one other legend badminton Indonesian players from me!👍👍😬

[@zeerak500]

truely a legend...

[@PernahGakSihChannel]

pas dia masih maen ama bang chandra di TV saat itu.. buset dah. kek g ada brentinya smash

[@tendee68]

For those who are only interested in comment about Kevin is 10:36

[@azadyaable]

More videos please!! 🤗

[@littleman787]

Who's the photographer at the end :P Great video

[@SafeZone03]

Wajah Om Tony pada waktu mudanya mirip kevin sanjaya 😀

[@misseve_]

Kagaaaaaaa.... Imutan Tony..

[@Biasahajah]

Engaklah

[@SafeZone03]

@@misseve_ lhoo masak? Tapi iya sih om Tony lebih terkesan "anak baik2" ya....

[@misseve_]

@@SafeZone03 Tony gunawan waktu muda imut nya ky anak SMA jurusan ipa yg kerjanya ngerjain PR Math n Fisika tiap Hari .. hahaha

[@SafeZone03]

@@misseve_ hahahaha..iya cocok juga analoginya

[@tokofora8783]

Legend

[@leetuanlingedison4592]

May i know what is the music used in the intro ?

[@papaburger]

this is the first video in this channel ... is it ?

[@zeerak500]

love from Pakistan

[@alfonsodelbonnone7778]

Logat Suroboyo still in your tongue

[@kolormolor4435]

Indonesian badminton athletes are very qualified especially MD ... sport is a unifying nation

[@yanchand3603]

15:55 thanks me later....

[@bocaboci4821]

2005??? I guess that It was 2000 Olympic

[@thoriqhusein5581]

sad Roof he won world champions in Anaheim in 2005 with Howard Bach.

[@bocaboci4821]

Owh... I thought he was referring to the Olympics lol.... My bad... Thanks ☺️

[@samuelpaticini2222]

pengkhianat

[@billyanugrah5742]

Living legend, olympic champion, world champion, he had given everything for Indonesia

[@genturadiutama9527]

Good badminton countries like China and Indonesia never call their former player or coach who leave to other country as traitor. They embarked on new journey to find new challenge, to play badminton while taking degree in better quality university, and also to help spreading badminton culture to the corners of the world.

[@yaongloh2926]

Kenapa penghianat?, coba tanya dirimu sendiri apa yang sudah anda berikan ke negara? dia sudah berikan banyak dia hanya mau meng explore pengalaman hidup dan masa depan yang stabil di negara lain dan tentunya tidak ada masalah, apakah anda bisa menjamin itu kalau dia tinggal bersama anda? kalau lah u punya otak pasti u bisa analisa dan merasakan di interview ini betapa dia cinta teman teman main nya, coach nya dan negaranya. tak satu kata pun keluar dari mulut Tony yang menyudut teman teman dan ex negaranya...

[@mz.tantowi8975]

Pfft... So funny

[@AhmadFauzi-mw4gq]

Ufff dumb af

[@linejudge1996]

wow what an excellent interview with an exceptional person, thanks Tony!

[@pelilin2519]

his older brother was my coach. Very beast on court.

[@ignatiusstanleyandipradana2485]

The first Indonesian player that actually used his cleverness to control the front court. He wasn't really skillful, but he was very very intelligent 👏

[@papaburger]

are you sure he is not "really" skillful ?

[@kenwu2629]

@@papaburger maybe he meant he didn't have strong smash

[@yjkuan]

An Olympic champion and world champion (with different partner non the less) is not skillful? The only other player that achieved this after him is Hendra Setiawan. Need to remember though, he was partnering Howard Bach, a relatively weaker player all around when he was up against Chandra/Sigit in the 2005 World Championship Final. I'd say he is extremely skillful to be able to carry Bach and won the championship against the other legendary pair.

[@leslyhosang5281]

One of the ‘better’ interview videos there is. I wish more badminton players could be as open and as entertaining as Tony when it comes to off court qualities.

[@kschannel6069]

If you have to compare Hendra, LYD, and Kevin same as at tennis you have to compare with Roger Federer, Nadal and Djokovic 😁😁😁

[@pawpawpawt]

Where has this channel been all my life, this is an EXCELLENT video. PLEASE keep making more of this kind of content, I really think you're on to something that Badminton Unlimited just doesn't get. Amazing first video, this channel has set the bar very high and I look forward to future videos!

[@susiwiddy]

Tony Gunawan my childhood crush when he winning gold medal at olympiade sydney with his partner candra wijaya

[@emiralamal9673]

I remember Tony and Halim gave Kim/Ha 15-0 in a World Championship final.

[@smlok6429]

ya outstanding

[@elpistore9175]

Tony gunawan and candrawijaya Legend

[@PeterJamesVanNaarden]

What a humble human being. That's a legend absolutely. Thanks for your service for our country Indonesia

[@Deliquescentt]

I extremely love Kevin Sanjaya.... My boy.... From India 🇮🇳.

[@Superheatblast]

Omg .. his English better than Malaysian and Singaporean

[@electfishingfun8017]

School and player carrier very classic😊

[@JR-1983]

Outstanding player.

[@elisaamri3385]

He's so humble😍

[@hallriihan5099]

So humble. Respect a lot from big fan Malaysia....

[@hallriihan5099]

Done subscribe. Don't forget me.

[@elizabeth-rw6dk]

Tony gunawan is my coach

[@hallriihan5099]

Tony gunawan is legend never die. salute. Its honour if his can reply comment my channel..

[@tendee68]

This is actually a good chance to know Coach Tony. Rather than just know what he thinks about young players. He is so strong and humble at the same time so grateful about every one around. Good tutor

[@dalusgembalus]

Good questions. 👍👍👍

[@iinnitto9701]

So we know who you really are Tony

[@maulanarifqi4699]

nice opening

[@puzzled4lyfepad964]

He's so right when he talks about how the game is changing...everyone focused on flat/steep attacking shots like push smash drive and kill

[@puzzled4lyfepad964]

WAIT WHAT LEE YONG DAE IS COMIN BACK SINCE WHEN???? YESSSSS MY FAVORITE PLAYER

[@PewPen221]

Puzzled4Lyfe PAD he played the BARCELONA SPAIN MASTERS on 28August 2018

[@hallriihan5099]

Done subscribe. Don't forget me. Tony legend never die

[@hallriihan5099]

@@PewPen221done subscribe. Don't forget me. Tony legend never die. Salute

[@indraadirasta7423]

Yeah because rally point is change

[@blixtenmclau3869]

Great interview!

[@daeng5745]

The host is so HOT. What's his name?

[@dianaroswita3290]

Tony,Chandra,Ricky Ganteng nya gak berubah ya😂dari tahun 90an

[@fitriyaniyusbar6794]

Only one video?

[@zeerak500]

subscribed... likedddd

[@LendyWenas]

Who is the interviewer?

[@beck3740]

a very good talk..

[@yunitayohanagozali3427]

Legend!!

[@danamon1000]

Wow love this interview

[@MRBACKHAND]

Tony kicks ass!..... come on back down to NZ bud.. ill partner ya.... you, me, trikus itll be a blast

[@jasonle6910]

10:40 for the answer... A good conversation has the parties engaged and mimicking each other's body language. None is evident in this interview.