 Setiawan competed in badminton at the 2016 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with partner Mohammad Ahsan as the second seeded, but the duo were eliminated in the group stage.Although qualified for participation in men's doubles competition, Hendra Setiawan has not participated at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London because of his pair Markis Kido withdrew from the participation due to the personal problems.Hendra Setiawan competed in badminton at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's doubles with partner Markis Kido and won the gold medal after beating the Chinese pair Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng with rubber game in the final.