Rudy Gunawan (Chinese: ???) (born 31 December 1966) is a former Indonesian badminton player who played between 1980s and 1990s.
He is arguably one of the best doubles players ever to play for Indonesia.
Rudy Gunawan won various international championships, both in the men's doubles and mixed doubles events.
He has paired up with players such as Eddy Hartono, Rosiana Tendean, Bambang Suprianto, and Ricky Subagja.
He was on the Thomas Cup team of Indonesia five times (1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, and 1996) but only won gold in 1994 and 1996.
In addition, he helped strengthen the Indonesian team in the race for 1989 Sudirman Cup.
Rudy Gunawan twice competed in the Summer Olympics.
In the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, the pair of Rudy Gunawan / Eddy Hartono gained a silver medal after losing in the final to the legendary players of Korea, Park Joo Bong / Kim Moon Soo.
In the semifinals Eddy Hartono / Gunawan conquer the mainstay of China, Li Yongbo / Column Bingyi who were at that time champion contenders.
While in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Rudy Gunawan paired with Bambang Suprianto lost in the round of 16.