Kuala lumpur: Former national shuttler Chan Peng Soon has advised Chen Tang Jie to use his partner's recovery period to 'reinvent' his game. Peng Soon, who experienced a similar situation when his former partner Goh Liu Ying suffered a serious injury, advised Tang Jie not to let emotions slow his momentum and to stay focused on intensive training.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Peng Soon emphasized that Tang Jie's temporary pairings with other players should be seen as a golden opportunity to learn to shoulder greater responsibility, especially in controlling the court more efficiently. He highlighted the importance of maintaining personal condition and performance, suggesting that even when paired with younger or different partners, it is an opportunity to learn and grow as a player.

"The most important thing is to take care of your own condition and performance. Keep training as usual. Even if you're paired with a younger player or different partners, that's your chance to learn how to cover more of the court," Peng Soon told reporters recently.

Reflecting on the emotional burden, the Rio 2016 Olympic silver medallist admitted that feelings of sadness and worry are inevitable when a regular partner is injured. He likened the situation to having a healthy right foot but an injured left foot, acknowledging that it can affect movement and impact plans and goals.

Earlier, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) confirmed that national mixed doubles shuttler Toh Ee Wei suffered a knee injury during the Singapore Open 2026 quarter-finals. An MRI scan revealed a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee.

Meanwhile, national mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto stated that they are awaiting a decision on whether Ee Wei will require surgery. The coach also confirmed that Tang Jie will temporarily partner with Clarissa San at the China Open in Jiangsu from July 21 to 26.