PETALING JAYA: National mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and independent combination Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing are gearing up for an intriguing clash in the first round of the Malaysian Open from Jan 10-15 at the Axiata Arena in what could be the start of the battle for spots in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
National mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and independent combination Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing are gearing up for an intriguing clash in the first round of the Malaysian Open from Jan 10-15 at the Axiata Arena in what could be the start of the battle for spots in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The latter are currently the highest ranked mixed doubles pair in the country at No. 6 in the world, followed by fellow independent duo Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie at No. 7 while Tang Jie-Ee Wei lie way behind. The 22-year-old Ee Wei acknowledged the importance of the match and vowed to give her all to get a win.“For me, the most important thing is to perform well.A win for either pair could see them take on another home combination in veterans Chan Peng Soon-Goh Liu Ying in the second round.
On their ambition of qualifying for the Olympics, Tang Jie, who turns 25 tomorrow, said: “From now on, every match is crucial for us.“Both Kian Meng-Pei Jing and Soon Huat-Shevon have been playing for so long together and have been quite consistent and this is reflected in their rankings.
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