Dato' Ng Boon Bee (; 17 December 1937 – 3 August 2022) was a Malaysian badminton player who excelled from the 1960s through the early 1970s. His success in doubles earned him recognition as one of greatest doubles players in badminton history.Pat Davis,The Guinness Book of Badminton (Enfield, Middlesex, England: Guinness Superlatives Ltd., 1983) 107.

Early life Ng started to play badminton when he was ten years inspired by his badminton-playing father. He was the third child from five siblings. His first success in badminton came in 1955 when he became Perak schoolboy champ in the singles and doubles. A year later, he won the Perak junior. He also excelled in all types of sports beside badminton such as athletics, tennis, rugby, and playing association football at the national level. It was some time in 1961 that he finally decided to concentrate on badminton.

Career During the 1960s, Ng and his partner, Tan Yee Khan formed one of the most successful men's doubles teams of the decade, winning most of the sport's biggest titles including the coveted All England, Asian Games and Asian Championships. Known for his quickness, power, and anticipation, Ng was a member of the Malaysian squad that won the 1967 Thomas Cup, in a 6–3 controversial victory over Indonesia at the Istora Senayan Stadium.Herbert Scheele ed., The International Badminton Federation Handbook for 1971 (Canterbury, Kent, England: J.A. Jennings Ltd., 1971) 78, 84.

After Yee Khan retired in 1969, Ng formed a successful partnership with Punch Gunalan. One of their biggest achievements was beating Indonesia's combination of Rudy Hartono/Indra Gunawan in the 1971 All-England final. There were other accomplishments too, including winning the 1970 Bangkok Asian Games and 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh.

Personal life Ng was married to Tong Yee Cheng. Together they had 2 children – Gillian and Thomas. Thomas was named after the prestigious Thomas Cup.

Death On 3 August 2022, Ng died at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital due to aneurysm.

Awards 1968 Malaysia's Sportsman of the Year He was inducted into the World Badminton Hall of Fame in 1998. Olympic Council of Malaysia's (OCM) Hall of Fame 2015.

Honours Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (A.M.N.) (1972). Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) – Datuk (2023). Knight Commander of the Grand Order of Tuanku Ja’afar (D.P.T.J.) – Dato' (2008).

Achievements

Olympic Games (demonstration) Men's doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1972 Volleyballhalle, Munich, West Germany Punch Gunalan Ade Chandra Christian Hadinata 4–15, 15–2, 11–15 Silver

Commonwealth Games Men's doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result1966 Convention Hall, Kingston, Jamaica Tan Yee Khan Tan Aik Huang Yew Cheng Hoe 14–15, 5–15 Silver1970 Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland Punch Gunalan Ng Tat Wai Tan Soon Hoi 15–3, 15–3 Gold

Asian Games Men's doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1962 Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia Tan Yee Khan Liem Tjeng Kiang Tan Joe Hok 15–13, 18–17 Gold 1966 Kittikachorn Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Tan Yee Khan Ang Tjin SiangTjoa Tjong Boan 12–15, 15–8, 18–16 Gold 1970 Kittikachorn Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Punch Gunalan Junji Honma Shoichi Toganoo 5–15, 15–8, 15–7 Gold

Mixed doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1970 Kittikachorn Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Sylvia Ng Bandid Jaiyen Achara Pattabongs 18–13, 11–15, 15–10 Gold

Asian Championships Men's doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1962 Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tan Yee Khan Lim Say Hup Teh Kew San 15–9, 15–10 Gold 1969 Rizal Stadium, Manila, Philippines Punch Gunalan Yukinori Hori Ippei Kojima 15–8, 5–15, 15–11 Gold

SEAP Games Men's doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result1961 Aung San National Indoor Stadium, Rangoon, Burma Tan Yee Khan Narong Bhornchima Raphi Kanchanaraphi 15–8, 6–15, 15–10 Gold1965 Selangor Badminton Hall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tan Yee Khan Narong Bhornchima Raphi Kanchanaraphi 15–8, 15–11 Gold 1967 Kittikachorn Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Tan Yee Khan Narong Bhornchima Raphi Kanchanaraphi 15–7, 15–8 Gold 1971 Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Punch Gunalan Ho Khim Kooi Ng Tat Wai 15–10, 15–10 Gold

Mixed doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1961 Aung San National Indoor Stadium, Rangoon, Burma Ng Mei Ling Raphi Kanchanaraphi Pankae Phongam 18–14, 8–15, 9–15 Silver1965 Selangor Badminton Hall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Teh Siew Yong Tan Yee Khan Rosalind Singha Ang 15–11, 15–5 Gold1967 Kittikachorn Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Teh Siew Yong Chirasak Champakao Sumol Chanklum 6–15, 10–15 Bronze 1969 Aung San National Indoor Stadium, Rangoon, Myanmar Rosalind Singha Ang Yew Cheng Hoe Khaw Gaik Bee 17–18, 18–17, retired Gold 1971 Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Rosalind Singha Ang Ng Tat Wai Teh Mei Ling Walkover Silver

International tournaments Men's doubles Year TournamentPartner Opponent Score Result1961Malaysia Open Tan Yee Khan George Yap Ong Poh Lim18–15, 15–3 Winner1962Malaysia Open Tan Yee Khan Teh Kew San George Yap8–15, 4–15 Runner-up1963 Malaysia Open Tan Yee Khan Teh Kew San Lim Say Hup 14–17, 15–9, 15–7 Winner1963 Singapore Open Tan Yee Khan Teh Kew San George Yap 15–11, 15–17, 15–6 Winner1964 Malaysia Open Tan Yee Khan Teh Kew San Lim Say Hup 15–7, 15–7 Winner1964 Singapore Open Tan Yee Khan Tan Aik Huang Lim Say Hup 15–12, 15–6 Winner1965 All England Open Tan Yee Khan Erland Kops Oon Chong Jin 15–7, 15–5 Winner1965Malaysia Open Tan Yee Khan Khor Cheng Chye Lee Guan Chong15–4, 15–5 Winner1965Singapore Open Tan Yee Khan Khor Cheng Chye Lee Guan Chong15–8, 17–14 Winner1966 Denmark Open Tan Yee Khan Tan Aik Huang Yew Cheng Hoe 15–13, 15–10 Winner1966 All England Open Tan Yee Khan Finn Kobberø Jørgen Hammergaard Hansen 9–15, 15–9, 17–15 Winner1966 Canadian Open Tan Yee Khan Svend Pri Yew Cheng Hoe 12–15, 15–1, 17–14 Winner1966 U.S. Open Tan Yee Khan Don Paup Jim Poole 15–6, 15–12 Winner1967 Singapore Open Tan Yee Khan Indratno Mintarja 15–3, 15–8 Winner1967 Denmark Open Tan Yee Khan Svend Pri Per Walsøe 8–15, 18–16, 17–15 Winner1967 Malaysia Open Tan Yee Khan Indratno Mintarja 15–9, 15–10 Winner1968 All England Open Tan Yee Khan Henning Borch Erland Kops 6–15, 4–15 Runner-up1968 Malaysia Open Tan Yee Khan Ippei Kojima Issei Nichino 11–15, 15–9, 15–9 Winner1968 Singapore Open Tan Yee Khan Chavalert Chumkum Sangob Rattanusorn 15–9, 15–1 Winner1968 German Open Tan Yee Khan Chavalert Chumkum Sangob Rattanusorn 15–9, 15–2 Winner1969 U.S. Open Punch Gunalan Ippei Kojima Channarong Ratanaseangsuang 15–3, 15–7 Winner1969 Singapore Pesta Punch Gunalan Indratno Mintarja 15–5, 15–5 Winner1971 Poona Open Punch Gunalan Lee Kok Pheng Lim Shook Kong 15–4, 15–5 Winner1971 German Open Punch Gunalan Roland Maywald Willi Braun 15–12, 15–8 Winner1971 Denmark Open Punch Gunalan Rudy Hartono Indra Gunawan 11–15, 15–4, 15–8 Winner1971 All England Punch Gunalan Rudy Hartono Indra Gunawan 15–5, 15–3 Winner1971 Canadian Open Punch Gunalan Raphi Kanchanaraphi Channarong Ratanaseangsuang 15–10, 15–11 Winner1971 U.S. Open Punch Gunalan Don Paup Jim Poole 2–15, 18–13, 15–7 Winner1972 Denmark Open Punch Gunalan Bandid Jaiyen Sangob Rattanusorn 15–6, 15–6 Winner1972 Poona Open Punch Gunalan Abdul Rahman Mohamad Ng Tat Wai 10–15, 15–8, 15–8 Winner1972 German Open Punch Gunalan Elliot Stuart Derek Talbot 15–9, 15–12 Winner1972 Singapore Open Punch Gunalan Tan Aik Huang Tan Aik Mong 11–15, retired Runner-up

Mixed doubles Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result 1962 Malaysia Open Tan Gaik Bee Teh Kew San Ng Mei Ling 11–15, 12–15 Runner-up 1966 Canadian Open Ulla Strand Don Paup Helen Tibbetts 15–10, 15–9 Winner 1967 Singapore Open Rosalind Singha Ang Darmadi Minarni 4–15, 5–15 Runner-up 1969 Canadian Open Retno Koestijah Darmadi Minarni 5–15, 15–17 Runner-up1970Singapore Open Sylvia Ng Chirasak Champakao Pachara Pattabongse15–11, 15–12 Winner1971Poona Open Sylvia Ng Joke van Beusekom Piet Ridder15–4, 15–5 Winner1971Canadian Open Sylvia Ng Rolph Patterson Mimi Nilsson15–11, 15–4 Winner1971Singapore Open Sylvia Ng Thongkam Kingmanee Bandid Jaiyen15–6, 15–9 Winner

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