Classy Chen-Toh power to nation's first mixed doubles world title in style


National pride: Mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei holding up the Jalur Gemilang as they celebrate their world title victory. - AFP

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei brought joy on Independence Day after superbly crowning their historic run in the World Championships with the title.

World No. 4 Tang Jie-Ee Wei sensationally toppled China's world No. 2 Jiang Zhenbang-Wei Yaxin 21-15, 21-14 at the Adidas Arena in Port de la Chapelle in Paris on Sunday (Aug 31) with their fast-attacking play and almost error-free game.

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