Li Ying sees rise of Tang Jie-Ee Wei as good push for other mixed pairs


Happy mum: Goh Liu Ying with her baby boy born on Merdeka Day.

PETALING JAYA: The Independent mixed doubles players are under pressure following the rise of fresh pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei.

But former international Goh Liu Ying sees the healthy rivalry as the perfect recipe for Malaysia to push for two pairs to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games next year, when the qualifying period ends in April.

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