Pei Jing-Kian Meng in danger of Road to Gold omission but hope for another chance

We’re sorry: Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing lost 15-21, 18-21 to Thailand’s Supak Jomkoh-Suppissara Paewsampran in the second round at the Royal Arena.

PETALING JAYA: Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing have faltered again to resurrect their sinking career after a second-round exit at the World Championships and the latest failure is likely to put enormous pressure on them to maintain their spot in the Road to Gold programme.

Ranked as high as world No. 5, Kian Meng-Pei Jing have now failed to get past the preliminary rounds in 16 consecutive tournaments this year, including the world meet in Copenhagen.