Soon Kit says the late Dr Siti Hasmah would always be remembered as Malaysia's No. 1 badminton supporter
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Cheah Soon Kit, a member of the 1992 Thomas Cup winning team, said the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali would always be remembered as Malaysia's No. 1 badminton supporter.
Datuk Cheah Soon Kit, a member of Malaysia's 1992 Thomas Cup-winning badminton team, has paid tribute to the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, describing her as the country's top badminton supporter. The former prime minister's wife, who passed away at the age of 100, was a long-time patron of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and continued to support players even after her tenure ended in 2007.
Cheah Soon Kit, who played alongside Rashid Sidek, Foo Kok Keong, Kwan Yoke Meng, Razif Sidek, Jalani Sidek, Soo Beng Kiang, Rahman Sidek, and Wong Ewee Mun in the historic 1992 Thomas Cup victory after a 25-year drought, fondly recalled Dr Siti Hasmah's unconditional love and support during the team's campaign. She was present at Stadium Negara to cheer them on, a gesture that remains unforgettable for the former doubles star and his teammates.
In a heartfelt post on social media, Cheah Soon Kit expressed how blessed they were to have Dr Siti Hasmah as their No. 1 supporter, emphasizing that no words could convey the depth of their gratitude. The late Tun, who remained active in badminton until she was 75, touched the lives of numerous national shuttlers, leaving behind an indelible legacy as the country's premier badminton supporter.
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