Teh Kew San

Datuk Teh Kew San is a former Malaysian badminton player who won national and international titles from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s.

Career

An "all-rounder", his greatest successes came in men's doubles with Lim Say Hup. They won a number of major international tournaments on three continents, most notably the prestigious All [England Open Badminton Championships|All-England title] in 1959. Kew San's singles titles included the Mexico [City International Tournament|Mexico City International] in 1960 and the Asian Championship in 1962. Known for his agility and deft racket work, he was a member of four consecutive Malaysia national [badminton team|Malayan/Malaysian] Thomas Cup teams, captaining the last which captured the world team title.