From Squash Star to Coach: Meet Ong Beng Hee!
Hey there, squash fans! 🎉 Have you heard about Ong Beng Hee? He’s a super cool squash player from Malaysia who once ranked No. 7 in the world! 🌍 He even won two gold medals at the Asian Games! 🥇🥇
After retiring in 2015, Ong decided to share his love for squash by becoming a coach. He started coaching in Malaysia, then moved to the United States, and now, he’s in China! 🇨🇳 He’s helping young players learn and love the game of squash.
“I saw so much potential for squash in China,” Ong said in an interview. The sport is growing really fast there, and Ong is excited to be part of it!
Did you know that squash became really popular in Malaysia after the Commonwealth Games in 1998? Now, with Ong’s help, maybe the same will happen in China! 🚀
And guess what? Squash will be in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles! 🏅 Ong always dreamed of playing in the Olympics, but now, he hopes his players will make that dream come true. Maybe one day, you’ll see them winning medals on the big stage! 🌟
So, if you haven’t tried squash yet, why not give it a go? You might just love it! 💖
Reference(s):
Former Malaysian squash star Ong on transition from player to coach
cgtn.com
