M’sians Pour In Encouragement For Tang Jie-Ee Wei After Photo Of Them Crying Goes Viral

The nation's mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, faced a heartbreaking loss against South Korea’s Kim Won Ho and Jung Na Eun yesterday. The Malaysian duo fought hard but ultimately fell short, losing in two sets and missing the chance to advance to the semifinals. The aftermath of the match was emotional, with photos of the pair embracing and Chen Tang Jie in tears going viral. Screenshot via Facebook/ 开心看球 Despite the loss, the support from fans has been overwhelmingly positive and heartwarming. Miss semis but win hearts Netizens flooded social media with encouraging messages, praising their efforts and resilience. One commenter, wrote, "You were amazing, reaching the Olympics for the first time. Thank you for your hard work and great performance in the group stage. Keep pushing forward; if not this time, then the next. Believe in yourselves!" Another supporter, added, "Cry it out, cry it all out. After crying, remember to get back up and fight again. Four years later in the USA, showcase your brilliant matches. Turn this defeat into motivation for future success. You can do it!" Screenshot via Facebook Screenshot via TikTok In an interview with Astro Arena, Tang Jie expressed his emotions, saying, “I wanted it so badly. I shouldn’t have been so emotional, but after the match ended, I appreciated everything and looked at the stadium, and I got emotional. I really wanted it so much.” Chen Tang Jie also expressed deep regret for not advancing further in the competition in his TikTok account. He apologized to his supporters, saying, "I'm truly sorry 🙏 for not advancing further in the Olympics, but I promise to come back stronger." @chentangjie98 I'm truly sorry 🙏 for not advancing further in the Olympics, but I promise to come back stronger. Thank you to my incredible team, partners, and all of you who have supported me throughout this journey. Your belief in me fuels my determination. This is not the end; it's just the beginning of my comeback. Let's aim for greatness together! 🇲🇾 #ChenTangJie #NeverGiveUp #OlympicJourney #StrongerTogether #陈堂杰 ♬ Sorry - Jurrivh READ ALSO: https://weirdkaya.com/tang-jie-ee-wei-olympic-run-ends/