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Yew Cheng Hoe

b. 1943

Badminton player

Badminton player
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About Yew Cheng Hoe

Born 1943. Yew Cheng Hoe is a Malaysian badminton player.

Datuk Yew Cheng Hoe (born 1943) is a former world-class Malaysian badminton player.

Career He played on the Malaysian Thomas Cup (men's international) teams of 1963-1964 and 1966-1967, the latter of which won the world championship. During the 1965-1966 tournament season Cheng Hoe was a frequent runner-up to fellow countryman Tan Aik Huang who dominated international singles competition that year. Cheng Hoe won the Malaysian Open and New Zealand Open singles titles in 1963. With Tan Aik Huang he won men's doubles at the British Commonwealth Games in 1966.

Achievements Asian Championships Men's singles

Southeast Asian Peninsular Games Men's singles

Men's doubles

Mixed doubles

Commonwealth Games Men's singles

Men's doubles

International tournaments Men's singles

Men's doubles

Honours Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN) (1972). Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) – Datuk (2023).

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Important facts

Born
1943, Penang
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Badminton player
Nationality
Malaysia
Awards
National champion; Commonwealth Games champion; South East Asian Games champion
Also known as
Cheng Hoe Yew

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yew Cheng Hoe?

badminton player

When was Yew Cheng Hoe born?

Yew Cheng Hoe was born in 1943 in Penang.

What is Yew Cheng Hoe's occupation?

Yew Cheng Hoe is a badminton player.

What nationality is Yew Cheng Hoe?

Yew Cheng Hoe is Malaysian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yew Cheng Hoe

· Wikidata: Q2600231

· DBpedia: Yew Cheng Hoe

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