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'''Koh Eng Tong''' ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 辜荣堂; |
'''Koh Eng Tong''' ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 辜荣堂; 22 August 1919 – October 2006) was a [[Malaysian people|Malaysian]] athlete and professional photographer. Among the first to win the [[Commonwealth Games]] gold medal for [[Federation of Malaya|Malaya]], he played an instrumental part in bringing Malaysian sports to world prominence. |
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== Weightlifting career == |
== Weightlifting career == |
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=== 1950 British Empire Games === |
=== 1950 British Empire Games === |
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In 1950, Koh Eng Tong won Malaya's first Gold Medal at the [[1950 British Empire Games]] in Weightlifting (featherweight) held in [[Auckland]], New Zealand. At these games he lifted 310.5 kg (684.5 lbs) to win the featherweight Gold.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Groom |first=Graham |title=THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES |date=17 October 2017 |publisher=[[Lulu Press]] |isbn=9789403645131 |edition= |
In 1950, Koh Eng Tong won Malaya's first Gold Medal at the [[1950 British Empire Games]] in Weightlifting (featherweight) held in [[Auckland]], New Zealand. At these games he lifted 310.5 kg (684.5 lbs) to win the featherweight Gold.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Groom |first=Graham |title=THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES |date=17 October 2017 |publisher=[[Lulu Press]] |isbn=9789403645131 |edition=2018 |pages=382}}</ref> |
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Although at the time, Malaya was not yet an independent country, the British Government in Malaya allowed an organised a team of four weightlifters from Malaya to participate for the first time in the Games under the Union Jack. The 1950 games was also the first occasion weightlifting was introduced. Due to the absence of a sports organisation, the weightlifters had to pay their own expenses to participate at the games. All four lifters medalled, bringing back 2 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. {{fact|date=August 2024}} |
Although at the time, Malaya was not yet an independent country, the British Government in Malaya allowed an organised a team of four weightlifters from Malaya to participate for the first time in the Games under the Union Jack. The 1950 games was also the first occasion weightlifting was introduced. Due to the absence of a sports organisation, the weightlifters had to pay their own expenses to participate at the games. All four lifters medalled, bringing back 2 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. {{fact|date=August 2024}} |
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== Photography career == |
== Photography career == |
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founder of Eng Tong System Sdn. Bhd., a supplier of professional photographic equipment and other products in Malaysia. |
founder of Eng Tong System Sdn. Bhd., a supplier of professional photographic equipment and other products in Malaysia. |
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== Personal life == |
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Koh Eng Tong started practicing weightlifting at the age of 14 in his backyard. A weakling as a child, he one day decided that he had been bullied enough, and started building his body. His brother in law used to wield a cane to get Eng Tong to lift the iron weights. This strength of character and discipline took him far on his journey as a sportsman and businessman. |
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In 28 October 1993, Koh managed to contact fellow 1950 British Empire Games gold medallist [[Tho Fook Hung]] in Penang. Tho died a few hours after his visit, with Koh helping the preparation of his funeral. |
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Koh Eng Tong died in October 2006. |
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== Honours == |
== Honours == |
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Koh Eng Tong (Chinese: 辜荣堂; 22 August 1919 – October 2006) was a Malaysian athlete and professional photographer. Among the first to win the Commonwealth Games gold medal for Malaya, he played an instrumental part in bringing Malaysian sports to world prominence.
Weightlifting career
1948 National Games of the Republic of China
1950 British Empire Games
In 1950, Koh Eng Tong won Malaya's first Gold Medal at the 1950 British Empire Games in Weightlifting (featherweight) held in Auckland, New Zealand. At these games he lifted 310.5 kg (684.5 lbs) to win the featherweight Gold.[1]
Although at the time, Malaya was not yet an independent country, the British Government in Malaya allowed an organised a team of four weightlifters from Malaya to participate for the first time in the Games under the Union Jack. The 1950 games was also the first occasion weightlifting was introduced. Due to the absence of a sports organisation, the weightlifters had to pay their own expenses to participate at the games. All four lifters medalled, bringing back 2 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. [citation needed]
In 1954, due to lack of financial support, Malaya could not participate in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games held in Vancouver, and Koh was not given an opportunity to defend his title, which might have resulted in a repeat victory. The 1954 winning weight in the featherweight category was 690 lbs, 5 lbs more than the total achieved by Koh Eng Tong in 1950. [citation needed]
1956 Summer Olympics
Malaya was officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1954. Mr. Koh was among a contingent of 33 athletes sent by the Federation of Malaya Olympic Council to participate in the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.[2]
Although 6 years removed from his gold medal performance at the British Empire games. Mr. Koh represented Malaya in the featherweight weightlifting category. It was the first of two Olympic appearance by the nation under the Malaya name. He lifted 285 kg (628 lbs), well off his personal best during his prime and finish in 17th place.
Retirement
International weightlifting referee
Photography career
founder of Eng Tong System Sdn. Bhd., a supplier of professional photographic equipment and other products in Malaysia.
Personal life
Koh Eng Tong started practicing weightlifting at the age of 14 in his backyard. A weakling as a child, he one day decided that he had been bullied enough, and started building his body. His brother in law used to wield a cane to get Eng Tong to lift the iron weights. This strength of character and discipline took him far on his journey as a sportsman and businessman.
In 28 October 1993, Koh managed to contact fellow 1950 British Empire Games gold medallist Tho Fook Hung in Penang. Tho died a few hours after his visit, with Koh helping the preparation of his funeral.
Koh Eng Tong died in October 2006.
Honours
Hall of Fame
In 1994, Eng Tong was recognised by the Olympic Council of Malaysia and inducted to the Hall of Fame. Mr. Koh presented to Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) with a classic photo which he took in the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.[3]
1998 Commonwealth Games
When Kuala Lumpur hosted the 1998 Commonwealth Games, Eng Tong was honoured by becoming the Queen's Baton Relay Final Runner for these games, who at 77 handed the baton which contained the Queen's message to Prince Edward, the Queen's representative and Commonwealth Games Federation president. [citation needed]
The games were the first hosted by an Asian country and for the first time in the history of the games that all 70 Commonwealth countries took part. [citation needed]
The Malaysia Book Of Records
Koh Eng Tong, along with Tan Kim Bee was included in The Malaysia Book Of Records as the first to win the Commonwealth Games gold medals for Malaya.[4]
References
- ^ Groom, Graham (17 October 2017). THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES (2018 ed.). Lulu Press. p. 382. ISBN 9789403645131.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Koh Eng Tong Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- ^ "Hall of Fame". 3 June 2010. Archived from the original on 3 June 2010. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ^ Ooi, Danny (2004). Malaysia Book Of Records - Gold Edition (PDF). The Malaysia Book of Records. p. 213. ISBN 9839949632.
External links
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