#TBT: The Life And Legendary Times Of #ChuaBoonHuat
Malaysians mourn the loss of a legendary sports figure today, 1 August 2013. To celebrate a life well lived and a man who has done Malaysia proud, he look back into the life and legendary times of Malaysia's hockey star, Chua Boon Huat.
By ArinaHafizah — 01 Aug 2013, 05:30 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
His career as a hockey legend started when he debuted as a 17-year-old in the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games
Chua Boon Huat debuted as a 17-year-old in the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games.
Image via blogspot.comHis career ended tragically at 33-years-old, with 321 appearances as the highest capped player for Malaysia
Chua Boon Huat, 33-year-old, with 321 appearances is the highest capped player for Malaysia, having first played in the 1999 edition of the tournament before being dropped from the national side in 2009.
Image via nst.com.myChua Boon Huat has played at the World Cup, Olympics, Champions Trophy, Asian Games, Asia Cup and even captained the 2001 Junior World Cup side in Hobart
Chua Boon Huat has played at the World Cup, Olympics, Champions Trophy, Asian Games and Asia Cup. And he also captained the 2001 Junior World Cup side in Hobart.
Image via ipohecho.com.myAt 22-years-old, Boon Huat played in the German League, scoring scored seven field goals in nine matches for Red And White Munich
In April 2002 Boon Huat take up an offer to play in the German League. During his stint, he did not disappoint his club, Red And White Munich. During his three-month stint in Germany, Boon Huat scored seven goals in nine matches, all field goals.
Image via nst.com.myHe moved on to the English Hockey League's Premier Division to play for Teddington Hockey Club when he was 25-years-old
In 2005, Chua Boon Huat joined English Hockey League's Premier Division, Teddington Hockey Club.
Image via bbc.co.ukHe then played for the Auckland club in New Zealand when he was 28-years-old
Chua Boon Huat last overseas stint was in New Zealand in 2008, when he played for the Auckland club.
Image via smh.com.auLoved for his dedication, commitment and inspiration to his team, Chua Boon Huat is Malaysia's most experienced, most senior and most capped player
Boon Huat is the most experienced, most senior and most capped player in the country and known for his dedication, commitment and inspiration to the team.
Image via yimg.comHe was an inspiration to young players and a role model to others, and will forever remain so
Chua Boon Huat was an inspiration to young players and a role model to others.
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