Remembering Poh Lip Meng
It’s a bittersweet day for Singapore’s shooting community. Our very own Commonwealth Games champion, Poh Lip Meng, passed away at 52 on the evening of December 22. He collapsed while jogging, was rushed to Changi General Hospital, and sadly, no amount of medicine could revive him.
Family & Legacy
- Father of two—14‑year‑old daughter Yu Ting and 20‑year‑old son Yu Hao, who is also a national shooter. The pair even shared the spotlight at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
- A founding member of Singapore’s shooting squad in 2002.
- Selected for next year’s SEA Games in Hanoi, competing in the 25m rapid‑fire pistol.
Glorious Trophies & Milestones
- 2014: Seized gold in 50m free pistol at the Southeast Asian Shooting Championship.
- 2015: Led the team to gold in the same event at the SEA Games (home soil).
- 2010: Clinched gold in the 25m standard pistol alongside Gai Bin at the Commonwealth Games in India.
- 2014: Together with Gai Bin and Nigel Lim, snagged the historic bronze in the 25m standard pistol team event at the Asian Games—a first for Singapore men in 63 years.
People Remember Poh
By Nigel Lim, teammate & friend
“When I first joined the national team, I thought Poh was a bit intimidating because he’s a senior. Turns out, he’s just a jokester with a heart of gold. Everyone loves hanging out with him.”
“I followed his lead, especially when I was new. He’s a mentor, a fixer when something goes wrong—whether it’s a gun problem or life’s curveballs. He’s reliable, and we always turned to him.”
By Teo Shun Xie, long‑time shooter
“When you’re new, the pressure is real. But Uncle Poh made the team feel like a big family. He invited me for lunch, played light pranks, kept the tension low—so much so that I felt at home.”
“Outside the range, he’s a family guy too. Whenever we set up a weekend meet‑up, he’d wait for dinner with his mother to assure everyone’s there.”
Final Thoughts
Poh Lip Meng’s legacy lives on in every shot fired, every team victory, and the warm smiles he left behind. He wasn’t just a champion in the range; he was a champion of hearts. His friends and family will always remember him as that laughing, dependable mentor who made the sport feel like home.
To the Straits Times and everyone who loved Poh, thank you for preserving his memory. We will keep his bow blazing!
