Chen-Toh hail coach for challenging them to create mixed doubles history


Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei. - AP Photo

PETALING JAYA: What began as a challenge from coach Nova Widianto ended in a fairytale finish for mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei, who emerged as world champions in Paris.

Before their departure to Paris, Nova, a two-time world champion, had urged his charges to display the mentality of champions if they wanted to stand a chance of lifting the trophy.

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