Malaysian female Olympics photographer on why she loves her job


Tan was one of two Malaysian accredited female photographers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Photos: Eliza Tan

She has had the privilege of capturing Olympic gold medallists, China President Xi Jinping, United States First Lady Jill Biden and Prince Albert of Monaco on camera.

And as a sports photographer, Eliza Tan was one of two Malaysian accredited female photographers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

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