Peng Soon reverts to original Chinese name after change fails to bring luck


Danish delight?: Chan Peng Soon will be heading to the Denmark Open with mixed doubles partner Cheah Yee See.

PETALING JAYA: A change in Chan Peng Soon’s Chinese name in 2020 has failed to work wonders for the veteran mixed doubles shuttler.

And the 34-year-old has recently reverted to his original name in the hope of better fortunes and health.

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