Tan Jin Eong

Tan Jin Eong
陈仁勇
Personal information
Born1927
Ipoh, Perak, Malaya
Died2 November 2014(2014-11-02) (aged 86–87)
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Sport
CountryMalaysia
SportBadminton
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.[1] 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.[2]

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

Achievements

International tournaments

Men's doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result Ref
1951 Malaysia Open Lee Fan Leong Abdullah Piruz
Chan Kon Leong 		15–18, 15–1, 11–15 Runner-up [3]

Mixed doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result Ref
1954 Malaysia Open Tan Eng Looi Chan Kon Leong
Cecillia Samuel 		10–15, 15–10, 16–18 Runner-up [4]

Personal life

Tan was married to Mary Ooi Siew Khim.[5]

Death

Tan died on 2 November 2014, aged 87, at Kinta Medical Centre in Ipoh due to kidney failure.[5]

References

  1. ^ "THE MALAYA THOMAS CUP 1955 TEAM. FROM LEFT, ONG POH LIM, OOI …". www.nas.gov.sg. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  2. ^ "Malaya Retains Thomas Cup". The Straits Budget. SPH Media Trust. NewspaperSG. 9 June 1955. p. 18. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  3. ^ "All The Finals". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. SPH Media Trust. Newspaper SG. 7 August 1951. p. 16. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  4. ^ "Ong is Malayan Champion". The Straits Times. SPH Media Trust. Newspaper SG. 23 August 1954. p. 12. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Famous shuttler passes away". The Star Online. 5 November 2014.


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