Koh Hock Seng: key obituary facts
Is Koh Hock Seng dead? Yes. Koh Hock Seng died on November 12, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Koh Hock Seng's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Koh Hock Seng known for?
He was a Malaysian field hockey player.
More about Koh Hock Seng
Born: 26 May 1945.
Place of birth: Malacca.
Gender: male.
Nationality: Malaysia.
Education: Malacca High School.
Koh Hock Seng, a Malaysian field hockey player who competed in two Olympic tournaments, died November 12, 2026, aged 81.
Born on May 26, 1945, he attended Malacca High School, where he played on the school’s hockey team alongside Yang Siow Ming. Koh competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics and returned to the Olympic competition at the 1968 Games.
Those appearances, four years apart, are the recorded milestones of his international playing career. His school hockey experience and Olympic participation mark the confirmed details of his life in the sport.