Tan Eng Bock facts for kids
Tan Eng Bock (born April 29, 1936 – died November 30, 2020) was a famous water polo player from Singapore. He represented his country at the 1956 Summer Olympics, competing in the men's water polo tournament.
Who Was Tan Eng Bock?
Tan Eng Bock was a talented athlete who loved the sport of water polo. Water polo is a team sport played in water, similar to handball or soccer, but swimmers try to score goals by throwing a ball into the opponent's net. Tan Eng Bock was born in 1936 and lived a long life, passing away in 2020 at the age of 84.
His Olympic Journey
One of the biggest highlights of Tan Eng Bock's career was competing in the 1956 Summer Olympics. These Olympic Games were held in Melbourne, Australia. It is a huge honor for any athlete to represent their country at the Olympics, and Tan Eng Bock proudly played for Singapore in the men's water polo event.
A Lasting Memory
After his time as an Olympian, Tan Eng Bock continued to be a respected figure. He passed away in his home country of Singapore in November 2020. His participation in the Olympics remains a special part of Singapore's sports history.
