First-round collisions between mixed pairs draw discontent

Our hearts will go on: Tan Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing going through their paces at a training session at the Axiata Arena. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS / The Star

It’s cruel to be pitted against each other so early in a tournament.

And that’s why mixed doubles pairs Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie are hoping that the Badminton World Federation will review their draw system.