Foo Kok Keong
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Country | Malaysia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | (1963-01-08) 8 January 1963 (age 61) Gombak, Selangor, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Years active | 1982–1994 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Handedness | Right | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Highest ranking | 1 (1991) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chinese | 傅國強 | ||||||
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Datuk Foo Kok Keong PJN KMN AMN BSD PJK (born 8 January 1963) is a former badminton player from Malaysia who rated among the world's best singles players from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s.[1] He competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics.[2]
Career
Not a stylish looking player, he was noted for his quickness, stamina, and never-say-die tenacity. Kok Keong played for the Malaysian Thomas Cup (men's international) team which finished second to China in 1990, and for the team which defeated Indonesia for the world championship in 1992.
His victories in individual competitions included the Singapore Open and French Open singles titles in 1990, and the Asian Championships singles title in 1994. He was a runner-up in the Malaysia Open (1990, 1991), the British Commonwealth Games (1990),[3] the World Grand Prix Final (1989),[4] and the All-England Championships (1991).[5]
In 1991, Foo Kok Keong became the first Malaysian to reach the number 1 world ranking since the system was implemented by the International Badminton Federation (IBF) in the 80's.
Achievements
World Cup
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1989 | Guangzhou Gymnasium, Guangzhou, China | Yang Yang | 14–17, 6–15 | Silver |
1992 | Guangdong Gymnasium, Guangzhou, China | Joko Suprianto | 12–15, 2–15 | Bronze |
Asian Championships
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1991 | Cheras Indoor Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Rashid Sidek | 15–4, 11–15, 2–15 | Silver |
1992 | Cheras Indoor Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Rashid Sidek | 9–15, 3–15 | Silver |
1994 | Shanghai Gymnasium, Shanghai, China | Liu Jun | 15–13, 9–15, 15–3 | Gold |
Southeast Asian Games
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1987 | Kuningan Hall, Jakarta, Indonesia | Icuk Sugiarto | 6–15, 4–15 | Bronze |
1989 | Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Icuk Sugiarto | 12–15, 5–15 | Bronze |
1991 | Camp Crame Gymnasium, Manila, Philippines | Ardy Wiranata | 4–15, 10–15 | Bronze |
Commonwealth Games
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1990 | Auckland Badminton Hall, Auckland, New Zealand | Rashid Sidek | 8–15, 10–15 | Silver |
IBF World Grand Prix
The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) from 1983 to 2006.
Men's singles
Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1989 | Japan Open | Yang Yang | 2–15, 10–15 | Runner-up |
1989 | Hong Kong Open | Wu Wenkai | 11–15, 11–15 | Runner-up |
1989 | World Grand Prix Finals | Xiong Guobao | 11–15, 7–15 | Runner-up |
1990 | French Open | Rashid Sidek | 15–11, 18–13 | Winner |
1990 | Malaysia Open | Rashid Sidek | 17–18, 6–15 | Runner-up |
1990 | Singapore Open | Zhao Jianhua | 15–8, 10–15, 15–9 | Winner |
1991 | All England Open | Ardy Wiranata | 12–15, 10–15 | Runner-up |
1991 | Malaysia Open | Rashid Sidek | 4–15, 5–15 | Runner-up |
IBF International
Men's singles
Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1990 | Australian Open | Ardy Wiranata | 9–15, 12–15 | Runner-up |
Invitational tournament
Men's singles
Year | Tournament | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1988 | Asian Invitational Championships | Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | Xiong Guobao | 9–15, 5–15 | Silver |
Honours
- Malaysia :
- Herald of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia (B.S.D.) (1988)
- Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (A.M.N.) (1990)
- Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (K.M.N.) (1992)
- Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (P.J.N.) – Datuk (2022)
- Selangor :
- Recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal (P.J.K.) (1991)[6]
References
- ^ "Foo still having a smashing time | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "Foo Kok Keong". Olympedia. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ Commonwealth Games Medallists – Court and Table Sports
- ^ History of World Cup champs [Archive] - Badminton Central Discussion Forums
- ^ All England Archived 6 February 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Selangor MB heads list of Sultan's honours recipients. New Straits Times. 8 March 1991.
External links
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Foo Kok Keong". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 23 September 2013.
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- 1958: Lie Po Djian, Njoo Kiem Bie, Olich Solichin, Ferry Sonneville, Tan Joe Hok, Tan King Gwan, Eddy Yusuf (INA)
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- 1982: Chen Changjie, Chen Tianlong, Chen Yue, Han Jian, Lin Jiangli, Luan Jin, Sun Zhian, Yao Ximing (CHN)
- 1984: Hastomo Arbi, Christian Hadinata, Hadiyanto, Rudy Heryanto, Hariamanto Kartono, Eddy Kurniawan, Liem Swie King, Icuk Sugiarto, Hadibowo Susanto (INA)
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- 1988: Chen Hongyong, Chen Kang, Li Yongbo, Tian Bingyi, Xiong Guobao, Yang Yang, Zhang Qingwu, Zhao Jianhua, Zhou Jincan (CHN)
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