Lee Wai Tong
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Lee Wai Tong was a former Chinese
international association football player and head coach
. In his native country he is often regarded as the greatest footballer to play for China due to his accomplishments in winning several Far Eastern Games titles with the national team as well as captaining the national football squad to their first ever Olympic tournament
in 1936, which was held in Berlin
. This was also followed by having a extremely successful club career where he predominantly played for South China and helped establish the club in being the most successful team in Hong Kong history. After his retirement he would move into management where he would have a fairly successful career predominantly in coaching Republic of China
where his greatest achievements was when he won the 1954 Asian Games
He died at the age of 73 in Hong Kong.
, played for the China national team
that won the 1925
, 1927
, 1930
, and 1934
Far Eastern Games
, and in 1936, he was the captain of the national squad that competed at the Olympic tournament
in Berlin
.
. In, 1948, he was appointed coach of the Chinese national team, and after the Chinese Civil War
, he coached the Republic of China national football team
He also coached the Hong Kong national teams
. During 1960s, he became vice-chairman of the Chinese Taipei Football Association
, and in 1965 he became vice-president of FIFA
, being the first Chinese to reach that position.
Chinese people
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international association football player and head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
. In his native country he is often regarded as the greatest footballer to play for China due to his accomplishments in winning several Far Eastern Games titles with the national team as well as captaining the national football squad to their first ever Olympic tournament
Football at the 1936 Summer Olympics
The 1936 Olympic football tournament, won by Italy, has come to share an affinity with the political backdrop against which it was being played; in terms of the history of football, however, the tournament suffered as a reaction to the development of the FIFA World Cup.The introduction of the first...
in 1936, which was held in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
. This was also followed by having a extremely successful club career where he predominantly played for South China and helped establish the club in being the most successful team in Hong Kong history. After his retirement he would move into management where he would have a fairly successful career predominantly in coaching Republic of China
Chinese Taipei national football team
The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national association football team of the Republic of China ....
where his greatest achievements was when he won the 1954 Asian Games
Football at the 1954 Asian Games
Football at the 1954 Asian Games was held in Manila, Philippines from May 1 to May 8, 1954. All matches took place at the Rizal Memorial stadium, and were of 80 minutes duration.- Group A :--------- Group B :--------- Group C :----...
Background
When Lee was six, his father sent him back to their ancestral county, Wuhua, Guangdong, to study. He returned to Hong Kong at the age of eleven.He died at the age of 73 in Hong Kong.
Club career
Lee Wai Tong would start his football career with South China where he quickly showed himself as being a highly talented striker and was included in the teams first team in 1922 despite being only 17 years old.International career
Lee, born in Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, played for the China national team
China national football team
The China PR national football team is the national association football team of the People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association...
that won the 1925
1925 Far Eastern Games
The 7th Far Eastern Games were held in May 1925 in Manila, the Philippines, where the Games were first held....
, 1927
1927 Far Eastern Games
The 8th Far Eastern Games were held in August 1927 in Shanghai, Republic of China....
, 1930
1930 Far Eastern Games
The 9th Far Eastern Games were held in May 1930 in Tokyo, Empire of Japan....
, and 1934
1934 Far Eastern Games
The 10th Far Eastern Games were held in May 1934 in Manila, Philippines.This was the last Far Eastern Championship Games. The 11th Far Eastern Championship Games was scheduled to be held in 1938 in Osaka, Japan, but was cancelled after the 1937 outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War....
Far Eastern Games
Far Eastern Championship Games
The Far Eastern Championship Games was a small Asian multi-sport competition considered to be a precursor to the Asian Games....
, and in 1936, he was the captain of the national squad that competed at the Olympic tournament
Football at the 1936 Summer Olympics
The 1936 Olympic football tournament, won by Italy, has come to share an affinity with the political backdrop against which it was being played; in terms of the history of football, however, the tournament suffered as a reaction to the development of the FIFA World Cup.The introduction of the first...
in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
.
Coaching career
He was the head coach of South China AA after the World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. In, 1948, he was appointed coach of the Chinese national team, and after the Chinese Civil War
Chinese Civil War
The Chinese Civil War was a civil war fought between the Kuomintang , the governing party of the Republic of China, and the Communist Party of China , for the control of China which eventually led to China's division into two Chinas, Republic of China and People's Republic of...
, he coached the Republic of China national football team
Chinese Taipei national football team
The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national association football team of the Republic of China ....
He also coached the Hong Kong national teams
Hong Kong national football team
The Hong Kong national football team , represents Hong Kong in international association football events such as the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup and East Asian Football Championship. The team is represented by the Hong Kong Football Association....
. During 1960s, he became vice-chairman of the Chinese Taipei Football Association
Chinese Taipei Football Association
Chinese Taipei Football Association is the governing body of football in the Republic of China. Its official name in Chinese is the Football Association of the Republic of China, but it is billed as the Chinese Taipei FA abroad and uses the English initials on its badge .- History :* 1936:...
, and in 1965 he became vice-president of FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
, being the first Chinese to reach that position.
Club
South China- Hong Kong First Division LeagueHong Kong First Division LeagueHong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
: 1923–24, 1932–33, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1937–38, 1938–39, 1939–40, 1940–41
National team
Republic of China- Far Eastern Games: 19251925 Far Eastern GamesThe 7th Far Eastern Games were held in May 1925 in Manila, the Philippines, where the Games were first held....
, 19271927 Far Eastern GamesThe 8th Far Eastern Games were held in August 1927 in Shanghai, Republic of China....
, 19301930 Far Eastern GamesThe 9th Far Eastern Games were held in May 1930 in Tokyo, Empire of Japan....
, 19341934 Far Eastern GamesThe 10th Far Eastern Games were held in May 1934 in Manila, Philippines.This was the last Far Eastern Championship Games. The 11th Far Eastern Championship Games was scheduled to be held in 1938 in Osaka, Japan, but was cancelled after the 1937 outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War....
As a coach
Republic of China- Asian GamesAsian GamesThe Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
: 1954Football at the 1954 Asian GamesFootball at the 1954 Asian Games was held in Manila, Philippines from May 1 to May 8, 1954. All matches took place at the Rizal Memorial stadium, and were of 80 minutes duration.- Group A :--------- Group B :--------- Group C :----...
, 1958Football at the 1958 Asian GamesFootball at the 1958 Asian Games was held in Tokyo, Japan from May 24 to June 1, 1958.- Group A :------------- Group B :--------- Group C :--------- Group D :------------- Quarter-finals :------------...
External links
- Li Huitang, o Rei do Futebol da China (Li Huitang, China's king of football)
- 世界球王——李惠堂 Li Huitang world star (translation)
- Short biography (translation)