Famous shuttlerpasses away

Friends and relatives offering their condolences to Tan Jin Eongs wife Mary Tan (second from right) during the funeral service.

WHEN former shuttler Tan Jin Eong won the Thomas Cup in 1955, besides the nation celebrating his victory, one very proud person was his wife, Mary Ooi Siew Khim.

Ooi, 85, recalled that the tournament was held in Singapore, and she was given a flight ticket to watch her husband play in the finals.