Badminton Mixed Doubles Pair Strained Relationship Effects Performance
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – National badminton mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei have been temporarily rested from taking part in tournaments due to an ongoing cold war between them. Mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto has personally decided to allow the world No 4 pair to resolve their issues off the court.
Strained Relationship Dates Back to 2024 Paris Olympics
Nova said the pair’s relationship has been strained since the 2024 Paris Olympics, which marked their debut at the prestigious global meet but ended in the quarter-finals after losing to South Korea’s Kim Won Ho-Jeong Na Eun 19-21, 14-21. "This issue has been lingering for some time; for instance, when results are not good, it may stem from poor relations. Perhaps the issue arose because expectations are getting higher for them," he explained.
Expectations and Emotions
"In the beginning, they were focused on climbing the rankings, so losing was acceptable, but now with the heightened expectations, it may be harder to handle," Nova said. The pair’s inability to control their emotions around each other has led to a desire to be separated, with Ee Wei recently deleting all photos of herself with Tang Jie from her Instagram.
Impact on Performance and Future Tournaments
This means the pair will miss the 2025 Badminton Asia Championships scheduled to be held in Ningbo, China, from April 8 to 13. Nova did not rule out the possibility of pairing Tang Jie and Ee Wei with younger players for the 2025 Taiwan Open and the 2025 Thailand Open in May if their relationship does not improve.
Conclusion
The strained relationship between Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei has significant implications for their performance and the future of Malaysian badminton. As they work to resolve their issues, it remains to be seen whether they can recover and regain their form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current status of Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei’s relationship?
A: The pair’s relationship has been strained since the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Q: Why have they been temporarily rested from taking part in tournaments?
A: Due to an ongoing cold war between them, they are unable to perform at their best.
Q: Will they miss the 2025 Badminton Asia Championships?
A: Yes, due to the strained relationship.
Q: Is there a possibility of them being paired with younger players in future tournaments?
A: Yes, if their relationship does not improve.