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Derek Wong (Wong Zi Liang (黄梓良)) was born on 13 January, 1989 in Singapore, is a Derek Wong is retired badminton player retired badminton player. Discover Derek Wong's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 35 years old?

Popular As Wong Zi Liang (黄梓良)
Occupation N/A
Age 35 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 13 January, 1989
Birthday 13 January
Birthplace Singapore
Nationality Singapore

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Derek Wong Height, Weight & Measurements

At 35 years old, Derek Wong height is 1.74 m and Weight 67 kg.

Physical Status
Height 1.74 m
Weight 67 kg
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Who Is Derek Wong's Wife?

His wife is Vanessa Neo

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Wife Vanessa Neo
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Derek Wong Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Derek Wong worth at the age of 35 years old? Derek Wong’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Singapore. We have estimated Derek Wong's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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1989

Derek Wong (born Wong Zi Liang, traditional Chinese: 黃梓良, 13 January 1989) is a retired Singaporean badminton player.

Wong was born on 13 January 1989, in Singapore, to parents Wong Shoon Keat and Irene Lee.

He grew up in a badminton-loving family with three other brothers (Shawn, Jamie and Jason).

Both his parents are former national champions and they own a badminton shop at the old Singapore Badminton Hall.

Wong started playing badminton, at age 5 when his father took him to the hall to play badminton for the first time.

Since then, he would do his school homework at the shop before playing badminton with some friendly uncles in the hall till his parents closed the shop for the day.

2007

Wong started dating his fellow national shuttler Vanessa Neo in 2007 when he joined the national squad full-time.

2008

Wong turned professional in 2008 after consulting with his parents and peers, right after his O-levels.

Wong shocked Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat, a former Olympic champion in the second round of the World Championships.

He defeated the Indonesian star 21–17, 21–14 to earn a place in the third round against Hans-Kristian Vittinghus of Denmark.

Wong upset Vietnam's Nguyễn Tiến Minh, then ranked in the world's top 10, at the quarterfinals of the Sea Games.

He also came agonisingly close to upsetting the eventual gold medalist, Simon Santoso, in the next round.

He led in the early stages of the semifinal match before succumbing to the Indonesian in straight sets.

Wong's Olympic debut ended after a 21–17, 21–14 loss to Jan Ø. Jørgensen in his final Group I match at London's Wembley Arena on 31 July to finish second in the three-man group.

"Of course, I wanted to play more games instead of just two. But being in my first Olympics has been a huge experience, and one that I will use for my career," Wong said afterwards.

He had earlier beaten Israel's Misha Zilberman 21–9, 21–15 on 29 July.

Wong advanced to the men's singles final but lost to Parupalli Kashyap of India 14–21, 21–11, 21–19, winning a silver medal.

2012

Wong is a two-time Olympian, who took part at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics, where he was flag bearer in the latter's Parade of Nations.

2013

Wong received the 2013, 2015 and 2017 Meritorious Award from the Singapore National Olympic Committee.

Men's singles

Men's singles

Men's singles

Men's doubles

2015

They got married in May 2015 and have two children together.

2016

Wong qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics and was the Singaporean flag bearer.

During group play, he finished in second place in his group and did not advance.

After the 2016 Olympics, Wong resigned from the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA), thus confirming his retirement from professional badminton.

He later joined consulting firm Deloitte on 26 September 2016, to start his post-badminton career.

Wong is also looking to groom the next generation of shuttlers by opening his own badminton academy in the near future.