| Helen Heng 王锡娘 | |
|---|---|
 Helen Heng in 1951 | |
| Personal information | |
| Nickname(s) | Mrs Badminton[1] |
| Birth name | Helen Heng Siak Neo |
| Country | Singapore |
| Born | 1933 Singapore, Straits Settlements |
| Died | 16 April 2018 (aged 84–85) Singapore |
| Handedness | Right[1] |
| Event | Women's singles & doubles |
Helen Heng Siak Neo (simplified Chinese: 王锡娘; traditional Chinese: 王錫娘; pinyin: Wáng Xī Niáng; 1933 – 16 April 2018) was a Singaporean badminton player who won numerous titles in the late 1940s to the mid 1950s. She was Singapore's badminton star of the 1950s and was the youngest winner of the Malaysia Open women's singles and doubles titles when she won it at the age of 15.[2] Helen was also the most successful female shuttler in Singapore Open history with 15 titles (seven in singles and eight in doubles)[3] and the first female player from Singapore to participate in the Uber Cup as part of the Malayan team in 1956.[4][5]
- ^ a b "Be Ready for Sacrifices Warns 'Mrs Badminton'". The Straits Times. 19 June 1956. p. 14. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "15-year-old Badminton Star Honoured". Morning Tribune. 24 May 1948. p. 16. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Helen Still Rules". Singapore Standard. 3 November 1955. p. 13. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "BAM pick five for Uber Cup tie". The Straits Times. 2 July 1956. p. 14. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "HK Uber Cup team confident". The Singapore Free Press. 2 September 1959. p. 10. Retrieved 30 December 2022.