Kuala lumpur: Proud! That summed up the feelings of Toh Ee Wei’s parents, Toh Kok Leong and Jane Yeoh, as they welcomed their daughter home from Paris after her historic mixed doubles victory in the world championships.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kok Leong noted that Ee Wei’s triumph with her partner Chen Tang Jie was especially meaningful as it was achieved on the day Malaysia celebrated its 68th National Day. He shared that it was an emotional moment and the first time such a significant title was won on Merdeka Day, making the whole of Malaysia proud. The family was particularly moved and proud that Ee Wei returned home healthy and uninjured.

Tang Jie and Ee Wei made history by becoming the first Malaysian pair to be crowned mixed doubles world champions, defeating China’s Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin with a score of 21-15, 21-14 in Paris on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Tang Jie’s mother, Chen Keat Siew, expressed her excitement and shared that their victory brought joy to both the family and the countr
y. She emphasized that the world crown held more significance than the Korea Open title, which the pair had won last year during the Merdeka month. She mentioned the special nature of this victory coinciding with Merdeka Day and expressed hope for continued success in the future.