Getting to Know Lie Tjui Tek, Vincent Kosasih's Father, From the National Team to Vincent's Inspiration in FIBA

Kapanlagi.com - Vincent Kosasih, a national basketball player, recently became the center of attention after proposing to the famous gamer Nita Vior. Behind this happiness, the figure of his father, Lie Tjui Tek, also caught the spotlight. As a former legend of the Indonesian national team, Tjui Tek is known as a great inspiration for his family and basketball fans.

Lie Tjui Tek is one of the big names from the golden era of Indonesian basketball. With a career that began in a legendary club and lasted for eight years with the national team, he left a deep mark in this sport. The fact that his son, Vincent, is following in his footsteps adds an interesting story to this family.

This family's moments together, especially with the presence of Nita Vior, have made the public even more curious. What is the career journey of Lie Tjui Tek, and what makes him worthy of being called a legend?

1. The Early Career Journey of Lie Tjui Tek

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Lie Tjui Tek was born on December 15, 1964, and began his career at Halim Kediri club in 1981. This club is known as one of the legendary teams in the history of Indonesian basketball. His basketball skills began to emerge since his debut in the Gabatama competition in 1983.

The peak occurred in the 1984/1985 season when he helped Halim Kediri win the championship at the beginning of the Kobatama era. This outstanding performance led him to strengthen the East Java team in the National Sports Week (PON) 1985.

2. The Golden Era in the Indonesian National Team

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Lie Tjui Tek's exceptional abilities took him to the Indonesian National Team in 1985. He participated in various major events, including the 1985 SEA Games in Bangkok. For eight years, from 1985 to 1993, Tjui Tek was a mainstay of the National Team, making significant contributions in various international matches.

In 1993, he became a senior player on the team that competed in the FIBA Asia Cup at Istora Senayan. In this competition, he played alongside talented young players such as M Rifky and Ali Budimansyah.

3. Retirement and Life After a Professional Career

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After playing for two decades, Lie Tjui Tek decided to retire in 2001. However, he remained active in the basketball world by joining a veterans' group. This shows that his love for the sport has never faded.

Additionally, his role as the husband of Tjinggawati, who is also a former national team athlete, demonstrates the strong bond of basketball in their family.

4. Basketball Legacy to His Children

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The basketball blood of Tjui Tek flows to his two children, one of whom is Vincent Kosasih. Vincent follows in his father's footsteps by appearing in the Indonesian national team, even at the same event, the FIBA Asia Cup, three decades after his father.

Vincent began his career in 2016 with Satria Muda and is now defending Pelita Jaya. This achievement is a testament to how Tjui Tek's basketball legacy continues to live on.

5. Becoming the In-Law of Nita Vior, a Famous Gamer

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In December 2024, Vincent married Nita Vior, a popular gamer known for her innocent demeanor. This moment further strengthens the family's ties to the entertainment world. Nita, widely recognized among gamers, is now preparing to become part of a family with a prestigious sports background.

The relationship between Vincent and Nita, which went public in August 2023, has become a hot topic on social media. The role of Lie Tjui Tek as father-in-law adds an interesting story behind this family's journey.

6. Who is Vincent Kosasih's Father?

Lie Tjui Tek, a former player of the Indonesian National Team and a national basketball legend.

7. What is Lie Tjui Tek's contribution to the world of basketball?

He defended the Indonesian national team for eight years, including in the SEA Games and FIBA Asia Cup.

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