KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 ― Badminton legend Datuk Punch Gunalan passed away here this morning, just days after being diagnosed with cancer. He was 68.
He played in both the singles and doubles category for the country in the 1970s.
During his heyday in the 70s, Gunalan and partner Ng Boon Bee dominated the world stage, winning a slew of titles that included, among others, the All England as well as the Canadian, Danish and US Open titles.
After his retirement, he went on to guide the next generation of players as the coach of the national team under the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), before going on to become deputy president of the International Badminton Federation (now Badminton World Federation).
In 2004, the former shuttler was honoured with a place in the Olympic Council of Malaysia’s Hall of Fame.
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