About Koen Ridder
Born 1985. Koen Ridder is a Dutch badminton player.
Koen Ridder (born 14 March 1985) is a Dutch badminton player. The left handler Ridder, was a part of the Duinwijck badminton club. He won the men's doubles title at the National championships in 2009, 2011, and 2013 partnered with Ruud Bosch. Together with Bosch, they won some international tournaments in Portugal, Belgium, Canada, Slovenia, Norway, Peru and Tahiti. He also played for the Düren 57 club in Germany. His parents, Rob and Marjan Ridder were also professional badminton players and current top veterans.
Koen Ridder was elected vice-chair of the athlete commission of the BWF for a 4-year term in May 2015. In 2017 Ridder was chosen as chair by his fellow commission members. He achieved his personal best world ranking of 22 in 2013. Koen retired as a professional player in 2014 after representing The Netherlands for more than 10 years at international badminton level.
Achievements
BWF International Challenge/Series Men's doubles BWF International Challenge tournament BWF International Series tournament
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Koen Ridder?
badminton player
When was Koen Ridder born?
Koen Ridder was born on 14 March 1985 in Haarlem.
What is Koen Ridder's occupation?
Koen Ridder is a badminton player.
What nationality is Koen Ridder?
Koen Ridder is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Koen Ridder. https://biography.guide/koen-ridder/
MLA: "Koen Ridder." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/koen-ridder/.
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