Ooi Tze Liang
Quick Facts
Biography
Ooi Tze Liang (Chinese: 黄兹梁; pinyin: Huáng Zīliáng, born 19 November 1993 in Penang) is a Malaysian diver. Ooi has represented Malaysia in various diving events such as 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, 2013 Southeast Asian Games and 2015 Southeast Asian Games.
Career
2014: Glasgow Commonwealth Games
At the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Ooi became the first Malaysian male to win a Commonwealth gold medal in diving when he won the men's 3 metre springboard event. He also took the silver medal in the men's 10 metre platform event. He finished second to Tom Daley of England.
2015: Asian Diving Cup and Qualified for 2016 Summer Olympics
After winning the gold medal for men's 3 meter springboard event at the 6th Asian Diving Cup, Ooi became the third diver (after Pandelela Rinong and Wendy Ng) to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Awards & Recognition
Ooi was awarded Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM)-Sports Toto Award for outstanding performance at the 2015 Singapore Sea Games. .