Tan at his company's Deepavali Cheer 2019 event for underprivileged children in Ipoh, Perak. Photos: Tan Kok Ming
Tan Kok Ming may have cerebral palsy, but that has not deterred the 42-year-old para athlete from achieving his dreams in life.
“Three of my passions are charity work, volunteering and badminton, ” says the group brand marketing and communications assistant manager for corporate social responsibility and events at Sunway Group.
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Tan at his company's Deepavali Cheer 2019 event for underprivileged children in Ipoh, Perak. Photos: Tan Kok Ming
Tan (fifth from left) bagged the bronze medal in the Men’s Single and Mixed Doubles categories at Para Sukma 2018.
Growing up in Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, Tan credits his independence to his upbringing.
As a child, Tan's mother sent him for many classes, including swimming, hoping that it would help improve his coordination and movement.
Tan won the bronze in the Men's Singles and Doubles at the Para Badminton Malaysia Sirkit 2 2019.
Tan believes that everyone can contribute to society, regardless of whether they are regularly- or differently-abled.
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