Ng Tat Wai (born 5 September 1947)[1] was one of the top badminton players during the 1970s.

Ng Tat Wai
吴达伟
Personal information
CountryMalaysia
Born (1947-09-05) 5 September 1947 (age 77)
Penang, Malayan Union
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
HandednessRight
EventMen's doubles
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  Malaysia
Thomas Cup
Silver medal – second place 1970 Kuala Lumpur Men's team
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1970 Edinburgh Men's doubles
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 1970 Bangkok Men's team
Asian Championships
Silver medal – second place 1971 Jakarta Men's team
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1971 Kuala Lumpur Mixed doubles
Gold medal – first place 1971 Kuala Lumpur Men's team
Ng Tat Wai
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese吳達偉
Hanyu PinyinWú Dá Wěi
JyutpingNg4 Daat6 Wai5
Hokkien POJGô͘ Ta̍t-úi
Tâi-lôGôo Ta̍t-uí

Career

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A right-handed doubles player, Tat Wai had represented and won medals for Malaysia in various tournaments including the Thomas Cup, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games. During his student years in England, Tat Wai played and won several County open tournaments.

Currently Tat Wai stays in Penang and devotes his time to training.

Achievements

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Southeast Asian Peninsular Games

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Men's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
1971 Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   Ho Khim Kooi   Ng Boon Bee
  Punch Gunalan
  Silver

Mixed doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
1971 Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   Teh Mei Ling   Ng Boon Bee
  Rosalind Singha Ang
  Gold

Commonwealth Games

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Men's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
1970 Edinburgh, Scotland   Tan Soon Hoi   Ng Boon Bee
  Punch Gunalan
3–15, 3–15   Silver

References

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