Sim Soo Song was a constant feature in swimming events from 1933-1935, where he was in the chinese waterpolo team that played many matches before his untimely death at the age of 18 on 13th May 1935. The ceramic picture used for his tomb is unique and chosen by his parents aptly as it represents Sim Soo Song probably at his happiest moment.
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| Sim Soo Song |
Sim Soo Song was in the second squad Chinese waterpolo team which beat the Europeans 2nd team 4-0 on 26 November 1934. The Chinese Swimming Team on that day included players such as Louis Chye, Lim Thye Hock, Sim Soo Song, Loi Koh Khiam, Lee Heng Meng, Tan Hong Seng and Sim Teng Peng.
In the Chinese Swimming Club (C.S.C ) Annual Anniversary Carnival (1933), Sim Soo Song came first in the 120 yards free style handicap at a time of 1 min 54 3/5 sec. At a swimming gala open to Chinese only that was held at Chong Hwa Swimming Pool at Pasir Panjang (June 1933), Sim Soo Song and Seet Chong Chan were joint first in the 100 yards free style. In attendance was Mr. Tong Lao the Consul General and his wife. The patrons who were the donors of the events and prices were Mr. Aw Boon Haw and Mr. Aw Boon Par.
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| The Chinese waterpolo squad in 1934 |
Location of tomb
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| Sim Soo Song's Teochew tomb |
[research on-going]
References
Swimming. C.S.C Anniversary. (1933, April 10). Malaya Tribune, page 10Swimming Gala. Chung Hwa's Pool's First Open Competition. (1933, June 25). Sunday Tribune, page 4
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