Tang Jie-Ee Wei pull off superb show to reach quarters in world c'ships


All smiles: Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei made the country proud by reaching the mixed doubles quarter-finals in style in the World Championships. - Badminton Photo

PETALING JAYA: Debutants Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei continued their brilliant run in the World Championships when they reached the mixed doubles quarter-finals in Copenhagen on Thursday.

Tang Jie-Ee Wei came from a game behind to beat seventh seeds Thom Gicquel-Delphine Delrue of France 20-22, 21-19, 21-12 in the third round which lasted for 74 minutes.

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