Peng Soon-Liu Ying advance in World Championships


National mixed doubles pair Chan Peng Soon (left) and Goh Liu Ying in second round action at the world badminton championships in Jakarta on Tuesday. - Pic courtesy of 1titan.com

JAKARTA: It was a day of joy and heartbreak for Malaysia in the mixed doubles at the World Championships.

Veterans Chan Peng Soon-Goh Liu Ying were in their element as they sent ninth seeds Reginald Lee Chun Hei-Chau Hoi Wah of Hong Kong packing with a thrilling 17-21, 21-17, 21-18 win to reach the third round.

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