Tan Aik Mong (6 April 1950 – 31 May 2020) was a Malaysian Chinese badminton player.[1][2] He was the younger brother of Tan Aik Huang.[3]

Tan Aik Mong
陈奕茂
Personal information
CountryMalaysia
Born(1950-04-06)6 April 1950
Penang, Federation of Malaya
Died (aged 70)
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Years active1966-1975
HandednessRight
EventMen's singles and men's doubles
Medal record
Representing  Malaysia
Men's badminton
Thomas Cup
Silver medal – second place 1970 Kuala Lumpur Team
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 1971 Jakarta Men's singles
Silver medal – second place 1971 Jakarta Men's team
Silver medal – second place 1969 Manila Men's team
Southeast Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1973 Singapore Men's singles
Silver medal – second place 1973 Singapore Men's team

Achievements

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Asian Championships

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Men's singles

Year Venue Opponent Score Result
1971 Jakarta, Indonesia   Junji Honma 15–5, 15–10   Gold

Southeast Asian Peninsular Games

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Men's singles

Year Venue Opponent Score Result
1973 Singapore Badminton Hall, Singapore City, Singapore   Punch Gunalan 8–15, 11–15   Silver

International tournaments

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Men's singles

Year Tournament Opponent Score Result
1969 Singapore Pesta   Muljadi 13–18, 4–15   Runner-up
1972 Singapore Open   Iie Sumirat 5–15, 11–15   Runner-up

Men's doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
1969 Denmark Open   Tan Aik Huang   Ippei Kojima
  Bjarne Andersen
9–15, 15–6, 7–15   Runner-up
1972 Singapore Open   Tan Aik Huang   Punch Gunalan
  Ng Boon Bee
15–11, retired   Winner
1972 Jakarta Open   Tan Aik Huang   Ade Chandra
  Christian Hadinata
10–15, 15–9, 6–15   Runner-up

References

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  1. ^ "Badminton: Goodbye to the gentle giant of badminton | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  2. ^ "National badminton legend Aik Mong dies". The Sun Daily. 1 June 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  3. ^ PAUL, RAJES (2013-08-22). "Badminton legend Aik Mong on a mission at BAM". The Star Online. Retrieved 2019-11-06.