Punch Gunalan
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Summary
Punch Gunalan was born on April 2, 1944[1], in Sepang District[2]. He died on August 15, 2012[3], in Petaling Jaya[4]. He worked as a badminton player[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (234 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Malaysia[7]
- Native language: Malay[8]
- Educated at: SMK King George V[9]
- Award received: OCM Hall of Fame[10], Anugerah Sukan Negara for Sportsman of the Year[11], national champion[12], Asian champion[13], Commonwealth Games champion[14], Asian Games champion[15], South East Asian Games champion[16]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Punch Gunalan[19]
- Residence: Selangor[20]
- Handedness: right-handedness[21]
- Sport: badminton[22]
- Family name: Gunalan[23], Panchacharam[24]
- Given name: Punch[25]
- Playing hand: right-handedness[26]
- Participant in: badminton at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games – men's doubles[27], badminton at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games – men's singles[28], badminton at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games – men's doubles[29], badminton at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games – men's singles[30], badminton at the 1972 Summer Olympics – men's doubles[31], 1971 All England Badminton Championships – men's doubles[32], 1974 All England Badminton Championships – men's singles[33], badminton at the 1970 Asian Games – men's doubles[34], badminton at the 1970 Asian Games – men's singles[35], 1971 Denmark Open Badminton Championships – men's doubles[36], 1972 Denmark Open Badminton Championships – men's doubles[37], 1966 Dutch Open Badminton Championships – men's doubles[38], 1971 German Open Badminton Championships – men's doubles[39], 1972 German Open Badminton Championships – men's doubles[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Malay[41]
- Country for sport: Malaysia[42]
- Name in native language: Punch Gunalan Panchacharan[43]
Why It Matters
Punch Gunalan has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Punch Gunalan born?
Punch Gunalan was born in Sepang District[2].
Where did Punch Gunalan die?
Punch Gunalan died in Petaling Jaya[4].
What did Punch Gunalan do for work?
Punch Gunalan worked as a badminton player[5].
Where did Punch Gunalan go to school?
Punch Gunalan was educated at SMK King George V[9].
What awards did Punch Gunalan receive?
Honors received include OCM Hall of Fame[10], Anugerah Sukan Negara for Sportsman of the Year[11], national champion[12], and Asian champion[13].