Tan Chun Seang (born 22 August 1986) is a Malaysian badminton player specializing in men's singles. His best achievement was won the Grand Prix title at the 2013 Canada Open by beating Eric Pang in the final.[3] He was banned from playing in Asian countries for two years by Badminton Association of Malaysia due to his decision to quit the national team.[4] In 2018, Tan was suspended by the Badminton World Federation and banned from participate in fifteen years for playing tournaments over match fixing allegations.[5]

Tan Chun Seang
陈俊翔
Personal information
Birth nameTan Chun Seang
CountryMalaysia
Born (1986-08-22) 22 August 1986 (age 38)[1]
Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia[2]
Highest ranking32[1] (14 March 2013)
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  Malaysia
Sudirman Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Guangzhou Mixed team
Southeast Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Nakhon Ratchasima Men's team
Asian Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Hwacheon Boys' team
BWF profile
Tan Chun Seang
Traditional Chinese陳俊翔
Simplified Chinese陈俊翔
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinChén Jùnxiáng

Career achievements

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Men's singles

Year Championship Opponent Score Result
2014 Malaysia International   Lee Hyun-il 21-17, 16-21, 11-21 Runner-up
2014 Vietnam International   Nguyen Tien Minh 17-21, 13-21 Runner-up
2013 Canada Open   Eric Pang 15-21, 21-11, 21-16 Winner
2013 Vietnam Open   Son Wan-ho 14-21, 9-21 Runner-up
2012 Norwegian International   Chou Tien-chen 17-21, 12-21 Runner-up
2012 Bulgarian Hebar Open   David Obernosterer 14-21, 21-15, 21-10 Winner
2012 Tahiti International   Misha Zilberman 30-29, 21-8 Winner
2012 Peru International   Osleni Guerrero 21-15, 21-11 Winner
2011 Turkey International   Hong Ji-hoon 24-22, 12-21, 16-21 Runner-up

Men's doubles

Year Championship Partner Opponent Score Result
2012 Bulgarian Hebar Open   Roman Zirnwald   Marin Baumann
  Lucas Corvée
21-17, 17-21, 21-11 Winner

Notes:

  Grand Prix tournaments
  International Challenge tournaments
  International Series tournaments

References

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  1. ^ a b "TAN Chun Seang Player Profile". bwf.tournamentsoftware.com. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  2. ^ ""禁赛不合理".陈俊翔求解禁 [Banning unreasonable, Tan Chun Seang pleaded for ban removal]" (in Chinese). Sin Chew Daily.
  3. ^ "Another Asian sweep". badmintonasia.org. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  4. ^ Sachetat, Raphael. "BAM bans Tan Chun Seang for 2 years". badzine.net. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Zulfadli and Chun Seang to attend match-fixing hearing in Singapore". The Star. Retrieved 2 March 2018.