Tan Aik Huang
badminton player
Datuk Tan Aik Huang (Chinese: 陳奕芳; pinyin: Chén Yìfāng, born 14 February 1946) is a Malaysian retired badminton player noted for his footwork and patience. He was a former All England Open champion, having won the men's singles title in 1966. Tan was a member of four Malaysian Thomas Cup (men's international) teams including its world champion team of 1967. He also won numerous major international singles titles during the mid- and late 1960s including the Danish Open, the US Open, the Canadian Open, the Malaysian Open and the Singapore Open. Additionally, Tan holds the distinction of being the first Malaysian shuttler in the Commonwealth Games to win gold medals in two individual events. He is the elder brother of former national badminton player Tan Aik Mong. Alongside Wong Peng Soon and Eddy Choong, he is the only Malaysian to have won both the Thomas Cup and All England singles titles.
Early life
Tan was born on 14 February 1946 in Singapore and later relocated to Penang with his family during his childhood. He is the son of Tan Cheng Hoe, who formerly held the position of vice-president in the Penang Badminton Association. He had a younger brother named Aik Mong, who was also a national badminton player.
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