Valentino Bong

Valentino Bong
Full nameValentino Bon Jovi Bong
Country Malaysia
Born (1989-02-14) 14 February 1989 (age 35)
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
ResidenceMakati, Philippines
Height177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing  Malaysia
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Singapore Team

Valentino Bon Jovi Bong[1] (born 14 February 1989) is a professional squash player who has represented Malaysia. He is also a coach.

Early life

Bong was born on 14 February 1989 in Kuching, Sarawak in Malaysia.[2] He was born to a Filipino mother, Cavite-native Gloria de Dios, and a Malaysian father who works as an officer at the Malaysian customs. Bong is the eldest child among four siblings.[3]

Playing career

Valentino Bong has represented Malaysia in international tournaments. He has competed at the men's double event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and at the men's team event of the 2015 Southeast Asian Games where he helped his team win the gold medal.

At the 2016 Southeast Asian Cup, Bong achieved the men's individual squash title.[4]

He plans to play for the Philippines at the 2018 Asian Games and 2019 Southeast Asian Games after he meets the requirements of three years residency in the Philippines and a Philippine passport needed for a sporting nationality transfer.[5]

Coaching career

He joined the national squash team of the Philippines in January 2017 as its coach.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Kng, Zheng Guan (11 December 2016). "The Matthew factor". The Star. Star Media Group Berhad. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Valentino Bong". PSA World Tour. Professional Squash Association. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  3. ^ Malanum, Jean (9 May 2017). "PHL eyes two golds in squash in KL SEA Games". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  4. ^ Wong, Philip (20 January 2016). "Malaysia capture two SEA squash titles". Borneo Post.
  5. ^ Henson, Joaquin (13 August 2017). "Pinoy squashers aim for gold breakthrough". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 13 August 2017.