Kok Jing Hong

Jacky Kok Jing Hong (Chinese: 郭景宏; born 12 March 2002) is a Malaysian badminton player.

Kok Jing Hong
郭景宏
Personal information
CountryMalaysia
Born (2002-03-12) 12 March 2002
Kedah, Malaysia
Years active2020–present
HandednessLeft
Men's singles
Highest ranking126 (22 November 2022)
Current ranking151 (9 May 2023)
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  Malaysia
Asia Team Championships
Gold medal – first place 2022 Selangor Men's team
Southeast Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2021 Vietnam Men's team
Silver medal – second place 2023 Cambodia Men's team
BWF profile

Career

He made his first debut in the Jakarta Open Junior International U-15, he was selected for the badminton team of Bukit Jalil Sports School and was promoted to the national team at the age of 18.

In January 2022, he competed in the Swedish Open and won his first international title in the final by defeating compatriot Yeoh Seng Zoe by walkover.[1] Before that, he managed to advance to the final at the Estonian International tournament, but lost to France's Alex Lanier.[2] He was one of the players that earned Malaysia their first gold medal in the Asian Team Championships in 2022.[3]

Kok made his second appearance at the SEA Games in 2023,[4] and led the Malaysian team advance to the final.[5] The team ended the Games with silver medal, after losing to Indonesia.[6]

Achievements

BWF International Challenge/Series (1 title, 1 runner-up)

Men's singles

Year Tournament Opponent Score Result
2022 Swedish Open Malaysia Yeoh Seng Zoe Walkover 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
2022 Estonian International France Alex Lanier 20–22, 15–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-Up
  BWF International Series tournament

References
  1. Wai, Tan Ming. "Young Shuttlers win titles in Sweden". Malay Mail. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  2. "Jacky left wondering after French wonderkid denies him title in Estonia final". The Star. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  3. "Malaysia beat Indonesia 3-0 in Asia Team Championships final". The Star. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  4. "Jacky Kok set on repaying BAM's trust by giving his best in Cambodia". Bernama. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023 – via The Sun Daily.
  5. Goh, ZK (10 May 2023). "SEA Games 2023 badminton: Indonesia, Malaysia set to clash in men's team final; Thailand v Indonesia in women's team". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  6. "Men's badminton squad take silver in finals". Free Malaysia Today. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.


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