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Hou Jiachang (Houw Ka-Tjong) was born on 19 March, 0042 in Semarang, Dutch East Indies, is a Chinese badminton player. Discover Hou Jiachang's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?

Popular As Houw Ka-Tjong
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Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 19 March 0042
Birthday 19 March
Birthplace Semarang, Dutch East Indies
Nationality Dutch East Indies

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1942

Hou Jiachang (born 1942) is a Chinese former badminton player, born in Dutch East Indies.

Hou was introduced to the sport of Badminton by his father when he was 8 years old.

1960

After high school in Semarang, Hou went to China in 1960 for further studies at Guangzhou Sport University.

It 1960, he joined the Guangdong provincial team.

It was the time of Cultural Revolution in China and he rarely had any chance of competing in foreign tournaments.

1963

His first appearance at the International level came at GANEFO in 1963 where he won Men's doubles championship with Tang Xianhu and a silver medal at the singles event.

1965

In 1965, Chinese team visited Denmark and outlasted the top Danish players such as Erland Kops.

1966

In 1966, the Chinese whitewashed the Danish team 4–0 in front of 5,000 spectators in Beijing.

In that friendly match, Hou partnered Fu Hanxun and won in straight games 15–6, 15–4 against Svend Pri and Per Walsøe.

1972

In 1972, Hou became a member of CCP and joined the National Badminton Team.

He 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.

1973

In 1973, Hou along with his team went to England and dominated the English players, winning all the disciplines except Mixed doubles.

Meeting the Danish players again in a friendly encounter in 1973, Chinese team won 10–0, where Hou defeated Svend Pri.

He also defeated Punch Gunalan in a tie with Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

1974

It was only in 1974 when IBF allowed Chinese players to compete in Asian Games held in Tehran.

He 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.

1976

At the age of 34, in 1976, Hou won the Asian Championship, defeating Liem Swie King in the final.

1978

He was crowned the Men's doubles World Champions in 1978 where he partnered Yu Yaodong and beat Thai pair in the final.

He was felicitated with trophy by then Vice-Premier of China Deng Xiaoping after the match.

1979

Hou retired in 1979 and was the head coach of the Chinese team until 1993.

A three-time national champion, he is credited with 15 World Championship titles as well as 4 Thomas Cup conquests.

1986

In 1986, the International Badminton Federation honoured Hou Jiachang with the IBF Distinguished Service Award.

1994

He also coached United States' players in 1994.

As described by Eddy Choong, Hou had an uncanny sense of anticipation plus a wide variety of strokes.

His defence is impenetrable, very solid.

And less of a power game.

2002

Hou was inducted into the International Badminton Federation (IBF, currently BWF) Hall of Fame in 2002.