PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Basketball Association (Maba) president Datuk Seri Lee Tian Hock has submitted a formal application to FIBA, strongly recommending that former basketball administrator Datuk Yeoh Choo Hock be inducted into the FIBA Basketball Hall of Fame.
At 81 years old, Choo Hock boasts over 30 years of experience in basketball administration.
He served as Maba secretary general for 17 years (1990-2007), Maba vice-president for two years (2008-2009), and held the role of secretary general of the South-East Asian Basketball Association (SEABA) from 1994 to 2006.
In addition, he was the secretary general of FIBA Asia from 1998 to 2012 and has been honoured with the title of secretary general emeritus of FIBA Asia since 2012.
Throughout his career, he has held several key international positions, including FIBA vice-president (2003-2006).
His outstanding achievements include leading Malaysia’s national basketball team to a gold medal at the 1989 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games and promoting international basketball by organising major tournaments such as the Women’s Basketball World Championship in Malaysia.
His contribution to the sport extends globally, having served as a FIBA commissioner at four Olympic Games and several FIBA World Championships.
Thian Hock said Choo Hock’s lifelong dedication to the development of basketball in Malaysia and Asia is unparalleled.
He is not only a symbol of Malaysian basketball but also a visionary leader who has made significant contributions to international basketball.
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