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 doubles
YearVenuePartnerOpponentScoreResult
1966Indoor Stadium Huamark, Bangkok, Thailand Rosalind Singha Ang Eddy Choong
Tan Gaik Bee
18–13, 11–15, 15–5 Gold

Men's singles
YearVenueOpponentScoreResult
1962Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia Tan Joe Hock Silver

Asian Championships

Men's doubles
YearVenuePartnerOpponentScoreResult
1962Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Lim Say Hup Ng Boon Bee
Tan Yee Khan
Silver
1965Lucknow, India Temshakdi Mahakonok Narong Bhornchima
Chavalert Chumkum
Silver

Men's singles
YearVenueOpponentScoreResult
1962Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Billy Ng Gold

Southeast Asian Peninsular Games

Men's singles
YearVenueOpponentScoreResult
1961Rangoon, Myanmar Channarong Ratanaseangsuang Silver

International tournaments

Men's doubles
YearTournamentPartnerOpponentScoreResult
1960Canadian Open Lim Say Hup Charoen Wattanasin
Ferry Sonneville
15–8, 15–8 Winner
1963Malaysia Open Lim Say Hup Ng Boon Bee
Tan Yee Khan
17–14, 9–15, 7–15 Runner-up

Honours