Singapore doubles player Loh Kean Hean retires; aims to build ‘badminton community’

(From left) Former badminton athletes Crystal Wong, Jessica Tan and Loh Kean Hean. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

Melvyn Teoh

UPDATED May 04, 2025, 08:21 PM

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SINGAPORE – Badminton doubles player Loh Kean Hean announced the end of his playing days on May 4, as he embarks on the next chapter of his career as a full-time coach.

The 30-year-old Singaporean, who won six bronzes at the SEA Games and a bronze at the Commonwealth Games, will shift his focus towards the running of academy, Elever Badminton, which he set up in 2023 with Eng Chin An.

“I think it’s a good time for me to leave, because for the past few years, I have been coaching on the side,” he said.

“And I discovered that I have the passion to coach, expose more children to badminton, bring the sport to the masses and build a vibrant badminton community.”

One of Singapore’s top doubles players, Loh spent 12 years with the national team since 2013 after moving from Penang in 2009 to study and play badminton.