Badminton Association of Malaysia Splits National Mixed Doubles Pair for Upcoming Tournaments
The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has made the decision to split national mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei for upcoming tournaments. According to a post on BAM Facebook, the decision was made at a recent performance committee meeting based on the recommendation of the coaching panel, including doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky and mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto.
Reason for Split
The decision to split the pair was made due to their strained ties, said Nova. He explained that the pair’s relationship had soured since making their Olympics debut at Paris 2024, where they lost 19-21, 14-21 in the quarter-finals to South Koreans Kim Won Ho-Jeong Na Eun. This was further reinforced by Ee Wei’s recent decision to delete all her photos with Tang Jie on her Instagram page after they fell in the first round of the 2025 All England.
Temporary Suspension
Last Monday, Nova announced that Tang Jie-Ee Wei had been temporarily suspended from tournaments due to their strained ties. Nova said this was to give the world’s fourth-ranked pair time to clear up their misunderstandings.
Coaching Panel’s Recommendation
The coaching panel, including Rexy Mainaky and Nova Widianto, had recommended the split to allow the coaches some time to try out possible combinations. The BAM has agreed to this recommendation, giving the coaches the opportunity to experiment with different pairings.
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FAQs
Q: Why was the decision made to split the national mixed doubles pair?
A: The decision was made due to the pair’s strained ties, which had been ongoing since their Olympics debut at Paris 2024.
Q: What is the purpose of the temporary suspension?
A: The temporary suspension is to give the pair time to clear up their misunderstandings and work on their relationship.
Q: What is the coaching panel’s recommendation?
A: The coaching panel, including Rexy Mainaky and Nova Widianto, has recommended that the pair be split to allow the coaches to try out different combinations.
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