James Chua (; born 30 March 1979) is a Malaysian former badminton player. Born in Sarawak, Chua moved to Kuala Lumpur to join the BAM squad in 1995. He was part of the Malaysia junior team that won the boys' team bronze at the 1997 Asian Junior Championships in Manila. He was the champion at the 1998 Malaysia Satellite, and in 2001 clinched the National Championships title. Chua won the World Grand Prix title at the 2002 Malaysia Open defeated his compatriot the defending champion, Ong Ewe Hock in straight games. Together with the national men's team, they won the bronze medals at the 1998 and 2002 Asian Games.
Chua is currently coaching at the Czech Republic badminton association since September 2024.
Achievements
IBF World Grand Prix The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) since 1983.
Men's singles Year Tournament Opponent Score Result 2002 Malaysia Open Ong Ewe Hock 15–10, 15–6 Winner 2002 Swiss Open Marleve Mainaky 7–2, 5–7, 3–7, 8–6, 1–7 Runner-up
BWF International Challenge/Series Men's singles Year Tournament Opponent Score Result 1998 Malaysia Satellite Ramesh Nathan 15–8, 5–15, 15–10 Winner
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