Ng Boon Bee

Dato' Ng Boon Bee (; 17 December 1937 – 3 August 2022) was a Malaysian badminton player who excelled from the 1960s through the early 1970s. His success in doubles earned him recognition as one of greatest doubles players in badminton history.

Early life Ng started to play badminton when he was ten years inspired by his badminton-playing father. He was the third child from five siblings. His first success in badminton came in 1955 when he became Perak schoolboy champ in the singles and doubles. A year later, he won the Perak junior. He also excelled in all types of sports beside badminton such as athletics, tennis, rugby, and playing association football at the national level. It was some time in 1961 that he finally decided to concentrate on badminton. Known for his quickness, power, and anticipation, Ng was a member of the Malaysian squad that won the 1967 Thomas Cup, in a 6–3 controversial victory over Indonesia at the Istora Senayan Stadium.

After Yee Khan retired in 1969, Ng formed a successful partnership with Punch Gunalan. One of their biggest achievements was beating Indonesia's combination of Rudy Hartono/Indra Gunawan in the 1971 All-England final. There were other accomplishments too, including winning the 1970 Bangkok Asian Games and 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh.

Personal life Ng was married to Tong Yee Cheng. Together they had 2 children – Gillian and Thomas. Thomas was named after the prestigious Thomas Cup.

Death On 3 August 2022, Ng died at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital due to aneurysm.

Awards 1968 Malaysia's Sportsman of the Year He was inducted into the World Badminton Hall of Fame in 1998. Olympic Council of Malaysia's (OCM) Hall of Fame 2015.

Honours Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (A.M.N.) (1972). Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) – Datuk (2023). Knight Commander of the Grand Order of Tuanku Ja’afar (D.P.T.J.) – Dato' (2008).

Achievements

Olympic Games (demonstration) Men's doubles

Commonwealth Games Men's doubles

Asian Games Men's doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1962 Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia Tan Yee Khan Liem Tjeng Kiang Tan Joe Hok 15–13, 18–17 Gold Gold 1966 Kittikachorn Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Tan Yee Khan Ang Tjin SiangTjoa Tjong Boan 12–15, 15–8, 18–16 Gold Gold 1970 Kittikachorn Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Punch Gunalan Junji Honma Shoichi Toganoo 5–15, 15–8, 15–7 Gold Gold

Mixed doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1970 Kittikachorn Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Sylvia Ng Bandid Jaiyen Achara Pattabongs 18–13, 11–15, 15–10 Gold Gold

Asian Championships Men's doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1962 Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tan Yee Khan Lim Say Hup Teh Kew San 15–9, 15–10 Gold Gold 1969 Rizal Stadium, Manila, Philippines Punch Gunalan Yukinori Hori Ippei Kojima 15–8, 5–15, 15–11 Gold Gold

SEAP Games Men's doubles

Mixed doubles

International tournaments Men's doubles

Mixed doubles