Tan Jin Eong

Tan Jin Eong 陈仁勇
Personal information
Country	Malaysia
Born	1927 Ipoh, Perak, Malaya
Died	2 November 2014(2014-11-02) (aged 86–87) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Medal record Men's badminton Representing  Malaya Thomas Cup 1955 Singapore Team

In this Chinese name, the family name is Tan.

Tan Jin Eong (simplified Chinese: 陈仁勇; traditional Chinese: 陳仁勇; pinyin: Chén Rényǒng; born 1927; died 2 November 2014) was a Malaysian badminton player from Ipoh, Perak.

Early life

Tan was born in Ipoh, Perak, Malaya. He was the son of badminton star Tan Cheng Phor. His sister, Tan Eng Looi, was a badminton player as well.

Career

Tan was part of the Malayan team that won the 1955 Thomas Cup. He partnered Lim Kee Fong in the doubles. In the final against Denmark, they played against Ole Mertz and Ove Eilertsen in the first doubles and won it in straight sets (15-9, 15-3). In the second doubles, they faced Finn Kobberø and Jørgen Hammergaard Hansen but lost to them in a hard fought three setter (13-18, 15-4, 6-15). It turned out to be the only victory for the Danes as Malaya won the cup with the scoreline of 8:1.

In his native Perak, Tan won numerous national titles. In 1949, he won in all three disciplines (singles, doubles and mixed doubles).

Personal life

Tan was married to Mary Ooi Siew Khim.

Death

Tan died on 2 November 2014, aged 87, at Kinta Medical Centre in Ipoh due to kidney failure.^[1]

References

1. "Famous shuttler passes away". The Star Online. 5 November 2014.