Chong Wei Feng

Chong Wei Feng (born 26 May 1987) is a Malaysian retired badminton player. He was drafted into the national team in 2004. His best achievement is reaching the semi-finals of the 2012 and 2013 China Open, where he was defeated by Chen Long on both occasions.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chong (张).
Chong Wei Feng
张崴烽
Personal information
CountryMalaysia
Born (1987-05-26) 26 May 1987
Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
HandednessLeft
Men's singles
Highest ranking12 (5 September 2013)
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  Malaysia
Thomas Cup
Silver medal – second place2014 New DelhiMen's team
Bronze medal – third place2016 KunshanMen's team
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place2014 GlasgowMixed team
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place2014 IncheonMen's team
Asian Championships
Bronze medal – third place2013 TaipeiMen's singles
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2015 SingaporeMen's singles
Silver medal – second place2011 Jakarta–PalembangMen's team
Bronze medal – third place2015 SingaporeMen's team
Asian Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Hwacheon Boys' team
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Jakarta Boys' team
Chong Wei Feng
Traditional Chinese張維峰
Simplified Chinese张维峰

Background

Chong was born on 26 May 1987 in Sungai Petani, Kedah.[1] Chong started playing badminton at the age of nine, where he went to a private coaching centre.[2] Chong was drafted into the national team through Badminton Association of Malaysia annual selections in 2004.[2] On 29 March 2016, Chong announced his resignation from BAM effective 1 May 2016.[3]

Achievements

Asian Championships

Men's singles

Year Venue Opponent Score Result
2013 Taipei Arena, Taipei, Taiwan China Chen Long 17–21, 15–21 Bronze Bronze

Southeast Asian Games

Men's singles

Year Venue Opponent Score Result
2015 Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore Malaysia Mohamad Arif Abdul Latif 21–8, 21–9 Gold Gold

BWF Grand Prix

The BWF Grand Prix had two levels, the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold. It was a series of badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and played between 2007 and 2017.

Men's singles

Year Tournament Opponent Score Result
2009 Vietnam Open Vietnam Nguyễn Tiến Minh 7–21, 21–19, 14–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2016 Vietnam Open Hong Kong Wong Wing Ki 12–21, 21–14, 13–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
  BWF Grand Prix Gold tournament
  BWF Grand Prix tournament

BWF International Challenge/Series

Men's singles

Year Tournament Opponent Score Result
2007 India International Challenge India Chetan Anand 21–18, 20–22, 21–15 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
2008 Vietnam International Vietnam Nguyễn Tiến Minh 17–21, 21–10, 24–26 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2008 Malaysia International Malaysia Kuan Beng Hong 7–21, 15–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2009 Malaysia International Malaysia Chan Kwong Beng 21–17, 21–14 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
  BWF International Challenge tournament
  BWF International Series tournament

References
  1. "Wei Feng Chong". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  2. Chau Yap (3 December 2012). "Interview with Chong Wei Feng".
  3. "Chong Wei Feng to leave BAM in May". Fourth Official. Retrieved 29 March 2016.


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