Paris: Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has hailed the historic success of the mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei as they emerged as champions in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships in Paris.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Tengku Zafrul described their success as proof that Malaysia never gave up in its quest for victory on the international stage. He emphasized that the victory was not merely about becoming world champions but also a symbol of resilience, hard work, and sacrifice that serves as an inspiration to all Malaysians.

Tengku Zafrul expressed his enthusiasm on Instagram, stating, “World Champions. Malaysian badminton roars back on the world stage! This victory is the best, most meaningful gift for all Malaysians in conjunction with the National Day. Thank you, Tang Jie and Ee Wei. Thank you for giving us hope. Thank you for restoring our confidence. You are our inspiration.”

In a thrilling 40-minute title showdown at the Adidas Arena, Tang Jie-Ee Wei stunned China’s Jiang Zhen Bang-Wei Ya Xin with scores of 21-15, 21-14. Their victory marked a historic moment as they became the first local pair to win the world title in mixed doubles, adding another golden chapter to Malaysia’s sporting history.