Saw Swee Leong

Saw Swee Leong (born 16 July 1955 in Penang) is a former Malaysian professional badminton player.

Saw Swee Leong
苏瑞龙
Personal information
CountryMalaysia
Born (1955-07-16) 16 July 1955
Penang, Federation of Malaya
HandednessRight
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  Malaysia
Thomas Cup
Silver medal – second place1976 BangkokTeam
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place1978 EdmontonMixed team
Southeast Asian Games
Silver medal – second place1979 JakartaMen's team
Silver medal – second place1981 ManillaMen's team
Bronze medal – third place1977 Kuala LumpurMen's team
In this Chinese name, the family name is Saw.

Career

Saw Swee Leong supported the Malaysian National Team in the 1976 Thomas Cup. The team made it to the finals before losing to Indonesia by a nine to zero final tally.

Six years later, the team ended up in fifth place in the 1982 Thomas Cup. Losing 5:4 against England in the quarterfinals.

Between the two men's team championships Saw Swee Leong participated in the men's singles at the World Cup in 1980, was defeated there but equal in his opening match against Syed Modi from India.

Sporting achievements
Season Event Discipline Place
1976 Thomas Cup Men's Team 2
1980 World Cup Men's Single 33
1982 Thomas Cup Men's Team 5

References


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