Wong Choong Hann
- January 10, 2024
- Badminton Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Wong Choong Hann |
| Occupation | Badminton Player |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 17, 1977(1977-02-17) |
| Age | 47 |
| Birthplace | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Wong Choong Hann Biography
| Name | Wong Choong Hann |
| Birthday | Feb 17 |
| Birth Year | 1977 |
| Place Of Birth | Kuala Lumpur |
| Birth Country | Malaysia |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Spouse | Leaw Pik Sim |
Wong Choong Hann is one of the most popular and richest Badminton Player who was born on February 17, 1977 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Wong Choong Hann AMN (simplified Chinese: Huang Zong Han Traditional Chinese: Huang Zong Han Pinyin: Huang Zonghan ; born 17 February 1977) is an ex- badminton athlete from Malaysia. He was one of the very first Malaysian to earn an award in the singles men’s event during the BWF World Championships.
Wong Choong Hann married Leaw Pik Sim on the 11th of June 2005. Their daughter known as Kyra Wong Xinyue and one son known as Kayden Wong Zixuan. He is currently within Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. As of September 12, 2012, he founded LavieFlo International which was the first preserver-based flower shop in Malaysia.
In the 2008 Summer Olympics he defeated reigning Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat but once again failed to advance past the round of 16, losing to Hsieh Yu-hsing of Chinese Taipei.
In May 2010, Wong was called back to play for the Malaysian Thomas Cup squad.
Wong played badminton during the 2004 Summer Olympics in the singles for men beating Przemyslaw Wacha from Poland during the opening round. In the 16th round Wong was defeated by Taufik Hidayat from Indonesia.
Wong Choong Hann Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Badminton Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Wong Choong Hann is one of the richest Badminton Player from Malaysia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wong Choong Hann 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The career of Wong Choong Hann began in 1996 at the Malaysia Open. The first event he won was in the year 1997, the Dutch Open. He was a representative of Malaysia during 2002 and Malaysia was runners-up to Indonesia at the Thomas Cup championships.
As of 2003 Wong was a finalist in the 2003 World Championships finals. A thrilling, three game contest between the veteran players (both the player and Wong were over 24 at the time in 2003) Wong ultimately lost to the reigning champion in China, Xia Xuanze.
The low point of his career occurred during the 2006 Thomas Cup where he injured himself by snapping an achilles tendon while playing in a quarter final match against South Korea, he was required to rest for almost 6 months. He made a comeback to the sport in the Asian Games later in 2006 but was clearly far from his best form.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
Wong Choong Hann height 6 ft 0 in Wong weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Wong Choong Hann Dating?
According to our records, Wong Choong Hann married to Leaw Pik Sim. As of December 1, 2023, Wong Choong Hann’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Wong Ranked on the list of most popular Badminton Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Malaysia. Wong Choong Hann celebrates birthday on February 17 of every year.
Top Facts about Wong Choong Hann
- Wong Choong Hann is a retired Malaysian badminton player.
- He was born on May 18, 1977 in George Town, Penang.
- He won the silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
- Wong was ranked world number one in men’s singles in 2003.
- He won a total of 35 international titles throughout his career.
- Wong was part of the Malaysian team that won the Thomas Cup in 1998 and 2002.
- He retired from professional badminton in 2008.
- Wong is currently serving as a coach for the Malaysian national team.
- His playing style was known for its speed and agility on court.
- Wong remains one of Malaysia’s most successful badminton players to date.
Who is the first badminton player in Malaysia?
Wong Choong Hann
Personal information
Height| 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Years active| 1996–2012
Handedness| Left
What type of a racquet did Wong Choong Hann play with?
What type of racquet did Wong Choon Hann play with? Gosen. Most players play with Yonex, but some players from Malaysia play with Gosen.
Who is better Lin Dan or LCW?
Lin Dan is simply the best , the best of all time, period. Lin Dan won all the world champion titles a player can win, as other answer had mentioned, the “Super Grand Slam”, i.e. all nine major titles in the badminton world and he won twice for each one of them! While LCW won none of them, what other proof do you need ?
Who is the longest No 1 badminton player?
Lee has spent 349 weeks as the No. 1 ranked player in the world (ranked No. 1 for 200 consecutive weeks), the most of any badminton player in history. Lee is the only player to rank No. 1 for more than 300 weeks, and the only player, male or female, to rank No.
How do I get into Bam?
Applicants must use application form which can be obtained through the BAM official website. Completed form shall be returned to BAM, with a copy to the organising State BA. BAM will finalise the list of participants after consultation with the State BAs. (Not first come first serve basis.)