Tan Aik Mong

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameTan•Aik Mong
Used nameTan•Aik Mong
Name orderOriental
Original name陈•奕茂
Born1950 in Penang, Pulau Pinang (MAS)
Died31 May 2020 in Subang Jaya, Selangor (MAS)
NOC Malaysia

Biography

Tan Aik Mong was a badminton player who competed at the 1972 Olympic badminton demonstration tournament. Tan was All-England Champion in 1966 and played for Malaysia multiple times in the Thomas Cup. He helped Malaysia to a runner-up finish at the 1970 Thomas Cup, won the 1971 Asian Championship in singles, and won medals at two Southeast Asian Games.

Tan later became a coach, notably training the Sidek brothers. He also worked with the Badminton Association of Malaysia. Tan was a systems analyst and computer manager at two major computer companies.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Badminton MAS Tan Aik Mong
Singles, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) =5
Doubles, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Bandid Jaiyen =5