High jump coach Choo Mong passes away


Tan Choo Mong, his wife Belinda Loo, and children

PETALING JAYA: Former national high jump coach Tan Choo Mong has passed away at the age of 78 after suffering a sudden heart attack.

Choo Mong, who was the Perak athletics chief coach and known as one of Malaysia’s oldest coaches, guided many high jumpers including Loo Kum Zee and Low Chew Ping.

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