Mr Strongman Sixth Gold Medal
11 May 17
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MACVA would like to congratulate WO 2 Ng Chow Seng (Rtd) for winning his SIXTH gold medal at the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand recently. The championships was held from 21 Apr to 29 Apr 17. He took part in the 69kg weight category for male age 80 and above. The competition is part of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Masters program that allows for men and women (age 35 years and older) to compete with athletes of the same age in IWF Masters weightlifting events. It is designated for masters who are registered with their respective IWF Affiliated National Weightlifting Federation.
Fondly known as Mr Strongman, he had competed in the IWF competitions since 1988 and to date, he is a proud owner of SIXTH Gold, FOUR Silver and ONE Bronze metal. Still competing at the age of 82, WO 2 Ng Chow Seng (Rtd) clearly demonstrates that age is not a barrier in achieving a person goal's and that success can be achieve through determination and hardwork. His dedication and single mindness in the pursuit of sport excellence over such a lengthy period is a example to us all.
MACVA is very proud of WO 2 Ng Chow Seng (Rtd) successes and wish him more victories in all his future competitions.
The following is a list of all IWF Masters competitions that he has attended:-
(All results from
IWF-Masters Weightlifting)
• 2017 World Masters Games (SIXTH Gold) in Auckland, New Zealand 69kg (M80+) Age 82.
• 2016 Masters World Cup (Gold) in Tokyo, Japan 69kg (M80+) Age 81.
• 2015 World Masters Championships (Gold) in Rovaniemi, Finland 69kg (M80+) Age 80.
• 2014 World Masters Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark 77kg (M75-79) Age 79.
• 2013 World Masters Cup (Gold) in Penang, Malaysia 77kg (M75-79) Age 78.
• 2013 World Masters Games (Silver) in Turin, Italy 62kg (M75-79) Age 78.
• 2012 World Masters Championships (Gold) in Lviv, Ukraine 69kg (M75-79) Age 77.
• 2011 World Masters Championships (Gold) in Limassol, Cyprus 69kg (M75-79) Age 76.
• 2010 World Masters Championships (Silver) in Clechanow, Poland 69kg (M75-79) Age 75.
• 2009 World Masters Games (Silver) in Sydney, Australia 69kg (M70-74) Age 74.
• 2007 World Masters Championships (No.6) in Kazincbarcika, Hungary 69kg (M70-74) Age 72.
• 2006 World Masters Championships (No.4) in Eysines, France 69kg (M70-74) Age 71.
• 1997 World Masters Championships (Silver) in Kasgelin, Poland 70kg (M60-64) Age 62.
• 1992 World Masters Championships in Oxford, England 82.5kg (M55-59) Age 57.
• 1991 World Masters Championships (No.4) in Leimen, Germany 75kg (M55-59) Age 56.
• 1990 World Masters Championships in Mattersburg, Austria 75kg (M50-54) Age 55.
• 1988 World Masters Championships (Bronze) in Orlando, Florida, USA 75kg (M50-54) Age 53.
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Press Conference With Penang Chief Minister
12 May 17
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George Town, Penang. WO 2 Ng Chow Seng with fellow MACVA Veterans attended a press conference yesterday in Komtar with Chief Minister YB Lim Guan Eng and State Youth and Sports Committee Chairman YB Mdm Chong Eng. The occasion was the Handing Over of the Asia Pacific Masters Games Flag to the Chief Minister by YB Mdm Chong Eng. The Chief Minister congratulated WO 2 Ng Chow Seng for his recent
success in winning his SIXTH gold medal at the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand where
he took part in the 69kg weight category for male age 80 and above.
Fondly known as Mr Strongman, the 82 year old grandfather from Bukit Mertajam had competed in the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Masters competitions since 1988 and won his first gold medal in the 2011 World Masters Championships in Limassol, Cyprus. To date, he is a proud owner of SIXTH Gold, FOUR Silver and ONE Bronze metal.
Born in Kulim, Kedah on 26 Dis 1935, WO 2 Ng Chow Seng joined the Royal Malaysian Armoured Corps in 1959 and retired in 1984 after serving for 25 years. He held the record of national weightlifting champ (60kg) for 10 years from 1963 to 1973. He represented Malaysia in the South-East Asian Peninsular (SEAP) Games in 1961 (Rangoon), 1965 (Kuala Lumpur), 1967 (Bangkok) and 1973 (Singapore). He was the national weightlifting coach for the first South East Asian (SEA) Games held in Kuala Lumpur in 1977. For his contribution, he became the first Asian to be inducted into the International Weightlifting Federation’s Hall of Fame in July 2015.
WO 2 Ng Chow Seng (Rtd) wish for his achievements to be recorded in the Guiness World Book of Records was conveyed to the Chief Minister. His dedication, determination and single mindness in the pursuit of sport excellence since his involvement in the 1950's is a example to us all. MACVA is very proud of his successes and wishes him many more victories in all his future competitions.
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MACVA Strongman Conferred P.K.T. Medal by Penang State Government
30 Jul 17
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Malaysian Armed Forces Chinese Veterans Association (MACVA) would like to congratulate WO 2 Ng Chow Seng (Rtd) for being conferred the Pingkat Kelakuan Terpuji medal by Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas in conjunction with his 79th birthday during the investiture ceremony at the Dewan Sri Pinang on 27 Jul 17.
The award was in recognition of his dedication and excellence in the sport of weightlifting which he had being involved since the 1950’s. At the age of 82, he won his SIXTH gold medal at the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand where he took part in the 69kg weight category for male age 80 and above. The games were held from 21 Apr to 29 Apr 17 and the championship was part of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Master’s program. His 6 gold medals are as follows:-
• 2017 World Masters Games (SIXTH Gold) in Auckland, New Zealand 69kg (M80+) Age 82.
• 2016 Masters World Cup (Gold) in Tokyo, Japan 69kg (M80+) Age 81.
• 2015 World Masters Championships (Gold) in Rovaniemi, Finland 69kg (M80+) Age 80.
• 2013 World Masters Cup (Gold) in Penang, Malaysia 77kg (M75-79) Age 78.
• 2012 World Masters Championships (Gold) in Lviv, Ukraine 69kg (M75-79) Age 77.
• 2011 World Masters Championships (Gold) in Limassol, Cyprus 69kg (M75-79) Age 76.
Where most senior citizens at his age would have preferred less strenuous activities, MACVA was informed that he has already started training for the World Championship in Barcelona next year. His undying attitude and dedication to achieving sport excellence over such a long period of involvement is to be admire and an example to be emulated.
MACVA is very proud of WO 2 Ng Chow Seng (Rtd) successes and wishes him many more victories in all his future competitions.
MACVA Strongman Conferred 2017 Exemplary Grandparent Award
1 Oct 17
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Malaysian Armed Forces Chinese Veterans Association (MACVA) would like to congratulate WO 2 Ng Chow Seng (Rtd) for being conferred the 2017 Exemplary Grandparent Award by Y.Bhg. Dato' Rohaini Mohd Yusof, Presiden of USIAMAS. The ceremony took place at the official launching of the 2017 Grandparents Celebration at Atria Shopping Gallery, Damansara Jaya. The award was in recognition of his excellent and huge achievement in sport that have motivate and inspire Malaysians to be courageous and persevering in whatever they do regardless of their age.
Accompanying WO 2 Ng Chow Seng (Rtd) to the award ceremony were MACVs WO 2 Daniel Foon Ah Shat RMAF (Rtd), WO 1 Ang Kee Lam RMAF (Rtd) and WO 2 Lai Choo RMAF (Rtd). MACVA is very proud of WO 2 Ng Chow Seng (Rtd) successes and wishes him all the best in all his future undertakings.
MACVA Mock Cheque Presention to WO 2 Ng Chow Seng (Rtd)
21 Jun 18
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MACVA President Maj Tan Pau Son (Rtd) presented a mock cheque of RM11,000 to WO 2 Ng Chow Seng (Rtd) yesterday morning in MACVA office at the Boulevard, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur. The amount is MACVA contribution to assist him to participate in the International Weight Lifting Federations (IWF) 2018 Masters World Championship to be held in Barcelona, Spain from 16 to 21 August 2018. He is schedule to depart to Barcelona from KLIA on 15 Aug 18. Ng is a six times IWF Masters World Champion and will compete in the 69 kg under the 80 - 85 years old category. His six gold medals are as follows:-
• 2017 World Masters Games (Gold) in Auckland, New Zealand 69kg (M80+) Age 82.
• 2016 Masters World Cup (Gold) in Tokyo, Japan 69kg (M80+) Age 81.
• 2015 World Masters Championships (Gold) in Rovaniemi, Finland 69kg (M80+) Age 80.
• 2013 World Masters Cup (Gold) in Penang, Malaysia 77kg (M75-79) Age 78.
• 2012 World Masters Championships (Gold) in Lviv, Ukraine 69kg (M75-79) Age 77.
• 2011 World Masters Championships (Gold) in Limassol, Cyprus 69kg (M75-79) Age 76.
Ng continual pursuit of sport excellence at his senior age is to be admire. His 'never say died' attitude and discipline towards the weightlifting sport that he loves is something for Malaysian to behold. MACVA is very proud of 'Mr Strongman' Ng Chow Seng and wishes him a save journey to Barcelone and every success in his competition. We extends our sincere gratitude to all MACVs who have kindly contributed to this effort.
MACVA Strongman Wins Silver at Barcelona
24 Aug 18
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MACVs received Ng Chow Seng at KLIA on his triumph return from Spain yesterday. The MACVs were led by Hon Secretary Wong Ah Jit. Among those presents were Lim Wai Fah, Steven Liew, Alton Lee and Tan See Keat. Ng at 83 years old competed in the International Weight Lifting Federations (IWF) 2018 Masters World Championship in Barcelona, Spain from 16 to 21 August 2018. MACVA congratulates him for winning the Silver Medal in the 69 Kg Weight Category (80-84) Age Group.
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Together with Ng at Barcelona were VP RMAF Joe Pie Chong Seng, Mrs Jesryne Joe and Teoh Hun Teng. Kudos to all three for making the journey to support Ng. A sixth Gold medal winner of this event, Ng have been involved in weightlifting since the 1950’s representing Malaysia then at SEAP Games. While most senior citizens at his age would prefer leisure activities, Ng undying attitude and dedication to his sport is to be admire and an example to be emulated by Malaysians. MACVA is very proud of Ng Chow Seng success and wishes him many more victories in all his future competitions.
Maj Wong Kwai Yinn (Rtd)
28 Aug 18