Vivian Hoo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vivian Hoo 许家雯
Personal information
Birth name	Vivian Hoo Kah Mun
Born	(1990-03-19) 19 March 1990 (age 35) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Height	1.65 m
Weight	60 kg
Country	Malaysia
Handedness	Right
Women's doubles
Highest Ranking	9 (with Woon Khe Wei 19 November 2015)
Current Ranking	39 (with Lim Chiew Sien 16 April 2024)
Medal record Women's badminton Representing  Malaysia Sudirman Cup Bronze 2009 Guangzhou Mixed team Commonwealth Games Gold 2014 Glasgow Mixed team Gold 2014 Glasgow Women's doubles Gold 2018 Gold Coast Women's doubles Silver 2018 Gold Coast Mixed team Asian Games Bronze 2014 Incheon Women's doubles Asian Championships Silver 2010 New Delhi Women's doubles Asia Team Championships Bronze 2020 Manila Women's team SEA Games Gold 2013 Naypyidaw Women's doubles Silver 2015 Singapore Women's doubles Silver 2015 Singapore Women's team Silver 2017 Kuala Lumpur Women's team Bronze 2011 Jakarta–Palembang Women's team Bronze 2017 Kuala Lumpur Women's doubles Bronze 2019 Philippines Women's doubles Bronze 2019 Philippines Women's team World Junior Championships Bronze 2008 Pune Mixed doubles Bronze 2008 Pune Mixed team Asian Junior Championships Gold 2007 Kuala Lumpur Mixed team Bronze 2008 Kuala Lumpur Mixed team

Vivian Hoo Kah Mun (born March 19, 1990) is a former professional badminton player from Malaysia. She is well-known for her skills in women's doubles. Vivian has won many medals for her country in big competitions. She is also the older sister of another Malaysian badminton player, Hoo Pang Ron.

Vivian Hoo's Badminton Career

Vivian Hoo played in the women's doubles event. She often teamed up with Woon Khe Wei. Together, they became one of the top 10 pairs in the BWF World Ranking. This is a great achievement in the world of badminton!

Vivian has won the Commonwealth Games women's doubles event two times.

• Her first gold medal was with Woon Khe Wei at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
• She won her second gold medal with Chow Mei Kuan at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.

Vivian and Woon Khe Wei also reached the quarter-finals at the 2016 Rio Olympics. This shows they were among the best teams in the world!

About Vivian Hoo's Life

Vivian Hoo is the older sister of Hoo Pang Ron, who also plays badminton for Malaysia. She studied at the University of Malaya.

Major Achievements in Badminton

Vivian Hoo has won many important medals throughout her career. Here are some of her biggest achievements:

Commonwealth Games Medals

Vivian has won three medals at the Commonwealth Games:

• Gold Medal in Women's Doubles at the 2014 Glasgow Games with Woon Khe Wei.
• Gold Medal in Women's Doubles at the 2018 Gold Coast Games with Chow Mei Kuan.
• Silver Medal in Mixed Team at the 2018 Gold Coast Games.

Asian Games Medals

She won one medal at the Asian Games:

• Bronze Medal in Women's Doubles at the 2014 Incheon Games with Woon Khe Wei.

Asian Championships Medals

Vivian earned a silver medal at the Asian Championships:

• Silver Medal in Women's Doubles at the 2010 New Delhi Championships with Woon Khe Wei.

SEA Games Medals

Vivian has won several medals at the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games):

• Gold Medal in Women's Doubles at the 2013 Naypyidaw Games with Woon Khe Wei.
• Silver Medal in Women's Doubles at the 2015 Singapore Games with Woon Khe Wei.
• Silver Medal in Women's Team at the 2015 Singapore Games.
• Silver Medal in Women's Team at the 2017 Kuala Lumpur Games.
• Bronze Medal in Women's Team at the 2011 Jakarta–Palembang Games.
• Bronze Medal in Women's Doubles at the 2017 Kuala Lumpur Games with Woon Khe Wei.
• Bronze Medal in Women's Doubles at the 2019 Philippines Games with Yap Cheng Wen.
• Bronze Medal in Women's Team at the 2019 Philippines Games.

BWF World Junior Championships Medals

She won two bronze medals at the World Junior Championships:

• Bronze Medal in Mixed Doubles at the 2008 Pune Championships with Mak Hee Chun.
• Bronze Medal in Mixed Team at the 2008 Pune Championships.

BWF World Tour Results

The BWF World Tour is a series of top badminton tournaments. Vivian has achieved:

• Winner of the 2018 Macau Open (Super 300 level) in Women's Doubles with Yap Cheng Wen.
• Runner-up at the 2018 Hyderabad Open (Super 100 level) in Women's Doubles with Yap Cheng Wen.

BWF Grand Prix Results

The BWF Grand Prix was another series of important badminton tournaments. Vivian won:

• Winner of the 2011 Indonesia Grand Prix Gold in Women's Doubles with Woon Khe Wei.
• Winner of the 2017 New Zealand Open in Women's Doubles with Woon Khe Wei.
• Runner-up at the 2013 New Zealand Open in Women's Doubles with Woon Khe Wei.
• Runner-up at the 2015 Syed Modi International in Women's Doubles with Woon Khe Wei.

BWF International Challenge/Series Results

Vivian also competed in the BWF International Challenge/Series tournaments:

• Winner of the Bangladesh International in 2018 in Women's Doubles with Yap Cheng Wen.
• Runner-up at the Iran Fajr International in 2009 in Women's Doubles with Sannatasah Saniru.
• Runner-up at the Vietnam International in 2018 in Women's Doubles with Chow Mei Kuan.

Images for kids

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  Gold Medal

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  Silver Medal

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  Bronze Medal