BWF award for 40 years of service to badminton


By GC TAN

Chin (left) receiving the service award from BWF vice-president Jassen Kanso (right) in Kuala Lumpur. With them is Teoh.

The Star’s former northern hub office manager Chin Yoon Foo has received recognition from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) through the Meritorious Service Award 2022.

Chin, 70, who served Star Publications (M) Bhd (now known as Star Media Group) for 11 years from 1997 to 2008, is the sole Malaysian to get the award which honours his 40 years of involvement in the sport.

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