Malaysia’s first Olympic cyclist Joo Pong passes away at 80
Ng Joo Pong, Malaysia's first Olympic cyclist, has passed away at the age of 80. Known as 'The King of the Road,' he represented his country in the 1964 Tokyo and 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games.
Why it matters
He was a pioneering figure in Malaysian sports history, marking the nation's entry into Olympic cycling.
PETALING JAYA: Former national cyclist Ng Joo Pong, who represented Malaysia at two Olympic Games, has died at the age of 80.
His death was confirmed by his younger brother and also former national cyclist Datuk Ng Joo Ngan on Wednesday (Oct 21).
Known as 'The King of the Road', Joo Pong made history by becoming Malaysia's first cycling representative at the Olympics when he competed at the 1964 edition in Tokyo.
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