Freddy Vias

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilfred "Freddy"•Vias
Used nameFreddy•Vias
Born8 October 1929 in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan (MAS)
Died7 June 2022 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor (MAS)
AffiliationsNegeri Sembilan, (MAS)
NOC Malaya

Biography

Wilfred “Freddy” Vias played for Malaya at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic hockey tournament. Vias was a fullback who played for Selangor, Johure, and Negri Sembilan. He played for North Malaya from 1949-56 and was capped against India in 1954 and Singapore in 1954-56. Vias captained the Malayan team in 1954 and 1956. Vias toured Hong Kong with the Malayan Indians in 1954 as vice-captain. He also played cricket with Selangor, Malocco, and Johor. Vias worked as a probation officer and was a secretary of the Negri Sembilan Hockey Association.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Hockey MAL Freddy Vias
Hockey, Men (Olympic) Malaya 9