PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles shuttler Tan Wee Kiong has dismissed talk of reuniting with his former partner Goh V Shem, even though both players are now signed under the same sponsor, Felet.
The Rio Olympics silver medallist said he remains focused on his current partnership with Nur Azriyn Ayub and has no plans to rekindle his old combination with V Shem.
V Shem is currently partnering with South Korean player Choi Sol-gyu.
Wee Kiong and V Shem reached the world No. 1 ranking in 2016 and went on to win the men’s doubles silver medal at the Rio Olympics that same year. They ended their partnership in 2021 after seven successful years together.
“At the moment, there’s no plan for that. Although we are now both under Felet, my partnership with Azriyn has been going very smoothly. I’m grateful for the sponsor’s trust and support. We’ll continue to work hard and aim for even better results in upcoming tournaments,” said Wee Kiong.
Wee Kiong and Azriyn were recently announced as the latest additions to Felet’s line-up, joining several top names such as Indonesia’s men’s doubles pair Sabar Gutama-Moh Reza, Hong Kong’s men’s singles ace Ng Ka Long Angus, and Thailand’s women’s singles star Busanan Ongbamrungphan.
“I’m very happy to join the Felet family. This brand originates from Muar, a place I’ve been familiar with since childhood. Felet is a proud Malaysian brand that has grown from Muar to the international stage, and representing Malaysia globally makes me feel truly proud,” he added.
