Teh Kew San
Teh Kew San is a former Malaysian badminton player who won national and international titles from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s.
Career
An "all-rounder", his greatest successes came in men's doubles with Lim Say Hup. They won a number of major international tournaments on three continents, most notably the prestigious All-England title in 1959. Kew San's singles titles included the Mexico City International in 1960 and the Asian Championship in 1962. Known for his agility and deft racket work, he was a member of four consecutive Malayan/Malaysian Thomas Cup teams, captaining the last which captured the world team title.Achievements
Asian Games
Mixed doublesYear | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
1966 | Indoor Stadium Huamark, Bangkok, Thailand | Rosalind Singha Ang | Eddy Choong Tan Gaik Bee | 18–13, 11–15, 15–5 | Gold |
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
1962 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia | Tan Joe Hock | Silver |
Asian Championships
Men's doublesYear | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
1962 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Lim Say Hup | Ng Boon Bee Tan Yee Khan | Silver | |
1965 | Lucknow, India | Temshakdi Mahakonok | Narong Bhornchima Chavalert Chumkum | Silver |
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
1962 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Billy Ng | Gold |
Southeast Asian Peninsular Games
Men's singlesYear | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
1961 | Rangoon, Myanmar | Channarong Ratanaseangsuang | Silver |
International tournaments
Men's doublesYear | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
1960 | Canadian Open | Lim Say Hup | Charoen Wattanasin Ferry Sonneville | 15–8, 15–8 | Winner |
1963 | Malaysia Open | Lim Say Hup | Ng Boon Bee Tan Yee Khan | 17–14, 9–15, 7–15 | Runner-up |