Choong Tan Fook
Choong Tan Fook AMN (born 6 February 1976) is a former badminton player from Malaysia. Choong is currently coaching the Hong Kong badminton team[1][2].
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| Traditional Chinese | 鍾騰福 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 钟腾福 | ||||||
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Career overview
Choong made his debut in Olympic Games in 2000 Sydney. Partnered with Lee Wan Wah, they advance to the semi finals stage, but lost to South Korean pair Lee Dong-soo and Yoo Yong-sung in the rubber game. The duo played in the bronze medal match against another South Korean Ha Tae-kwon and Kim Dong-moon, but lost in straight game with the score 2–15, 8–15.
In 2004 Athens, Choong and Lee had a bye in the first round and defeated Pramote Teerawiwatana and Tesana Panvisvas of Thailand in the second. In the quarterfinals, they lost to Lee Dong-soo & Yoo Yong-sung of South Korea 11–15, 15–11, 15–9.
In 2008 Beijing, Choong and Lee competed as the fourth seeded, however they lost to eventual bronze medalist from South Korea Lee Jae-jin and Hwang Ji-man in the first round with the score 22–20, 13–21, 16–21.
Choong played in the 2008 Thomas Cup series (men's world team championship) for the Malaysian team. In the quarter-final, where Malaysia faced Japan, Choong paired with Koo Kien Keat to defeat Shuichi Sakamoto and Shintaro Ikeda 21–13, 21–11. However, due to illness Choong could not take part in the semi-final showdown against defending champion China which Malaysia narrowly lost 2–3.
After a six-year relationship with China's doubles star Zhang Jiewen, Choong and Zhang were married in January 2010. The wedding reception was celebrated on 1 May 2010 in Genting Highlands. They plan to take a honeymoon in Paris, where the 2010 Badminton World Championships will be held.[3] They have two children together.[2]
Achievements
World Championships
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2001 | Palacio de Deportes de San Pablo, Seville, Spain |  |
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7–15, 15–9, 10–15 |  |
| 2007 | Putra Indoor Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
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20–22, 26–28 | |
World Cup
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 1997 | Among Rogo Sports Hall, Yogyakarta, Indonesia | |
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12–15, 3–15 | |
Asian Championships
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 1997 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
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15–4, 9–15, 7–15 |  |
| 2000 | Istora Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, Indonesia | |
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8–15, 9–15 | |
| 2006 | Bandaraya Stadium, Johor Bahru, Malaysia | |
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17–21, 21–11, 21–12 |  |
| 2007 | Bandaraya Stadium, Johor Bahru, Malaysia | |
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21–14, 11–21, 21–12 | |
Southeast Asian Games
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 1999 | Hassanal Bolkiah Sports Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | |
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15–12, 10–15, 12–15 | |
| 2003 | Tan Binh Sport Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | |
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15–5, 15–6 | |
| 2005 | Philsports Arena, Manila, Philippines | |
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10–15, 2–15 | |
Commonwealth Games
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 1998 | Kuala Lumpur Badminton Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
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15–7, 15–4 | |
| 2002 | Bolton Arena, Manchester, England | |
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5–7, 7–4, 7–2, 5–7, 3–7 | |
| 2006 | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia | |
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13–21, 14–21 | |
BWF Super Series and BWF Grand Prix
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 1996 | Malaysia Open | |
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5–15, 3–15 |  |
| 1996 | Vietnam Open | |
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15–6, 15–6 |  |
| 1998 | Dutch Open | |
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15–11, 15–9 | |
| 1999 | Chinese Taipei Open | |
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4–15, 17–14, 8–15 | |
| 1999 | Singapore Open | |
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15–7, 14–15, 15–12 | |
| 1999 | Dutch Open | |
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15–4, 6–15, 15–9 | |
| 1999 | German Open | |
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15–9, 15–6 | |
| 2002 | Japan Open | |
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Walkover | |
| 2002 | Malaysia Open | |
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14–17, 3–15 | |
| 2003 | Hong Kong Open | |
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13–15, 15–6, 6–15 | |
| 2003 | China Open | |
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12–15, 10–15 | |
| 2004 | All England Open | |
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15–9, 13–15, 3–15 | |
| 2004 | Malaysia Open | |
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15–12, 15–7 | |
| 2004 | China Open | |
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Walkover | |
| 2005 | China Masters | |
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10–15, 4–15 | |
| 2005 | Dutch Open | |
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15–7, 15–4 | |
| 2006 | All England Open | |
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6–15, 17–14, 15–2 | |
| 2006 | Hong Kong Open | |
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24–22, 16–21, 20–22 | |
| 2007 | Singapore Open | |
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21–16, 22–24, 18–21 | |
| 2007 | Macau Open | |
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18–21, 21–17, 21–23 | |
| 2007 | French Open | |
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14–21, 19–21 | |
| 2008 | Vietnam Open | |
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21–14, 21–10 | |
| 2009 | India Open | |
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21–9, 21–11 | |
| 2009 | Thailand Open | |
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22–20, 14–21, 11–21 | |
| 2009 | Macau Open | |
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14–21, 21–17, 12–21 | |
- BWF Superseries tournament
- Grand Prix Gold Tournament
- Grand Prix Tournament
- IBF World Grand Prix tournament
Honour
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References
- "HONG KONG – Choong Tan Fook to coach National Team". www.badzine.net. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- "Badminton: Tan Fook hopes to fulfil dream by producing world and Olympic champs | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- Archived 5 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine, Paris perfect for Tan Fook's honeymoon and last fling at glory, The Star Online Sports
- "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".
External links
- Profile at InternationalBadminton.org at the Wayback Machine (archived 29 October 2007)
- Tan Fook CHOONG at BWF.tournamentsoftware.com (alternative link)
- Tan Fook CHOONG at BWFbadminton.com
- Choong Tan Fook at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
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