Koh Hock Seng 1945 – 2026

Biography

Koh Hock Seng was a Malaysian field hockey player who represented his country at two Olympic Games. Born on May 26, 1945, he attended Malacca High School, where he played on the school hockey team, and made his Olympic debut as a centre forward at the 1964 Tokyo Games aged 19, returning for the 1968 Games in Mexico City. He also played at the 1966 Bangkok Asian Games, where he was named to the Asian All-Stars squad, and represented Malaysia in football as well, making him a rare double international. He retired from international sport at 23 after the 1968 Olympics to focus on his family business. He died of liver cancer on November 12, 2026, aged 81.