On a glorious Merdeka Day evening, the mixed doubles pair of Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei delivered the ultimate gift to the nation, soaring to victory at the 2025 BWF World Championships to claim Malaysia’s first-ever gold medal in the category.
Affectionately known as ‘Jie-Wei’ to their fans, the world No. 4 duo ended a 19-year medal drought for Malaysia in mixed doubles at the World Championships, and they did it in the most spectacular fashion possible: by standing atop the podium on the country’s 68th Independence Day.
Historic win
The world No. 4 pair stunned the crowd with a nerveless performance, sealing a 21-15, 21-14 victory.
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This triumph makes Chen-Toh Malaysia’s first ever mixed doubles world champions.
From ending a medal drought to becoming World Champions, Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei have provided an unforgettable Merdeka Day celebration for millions of Malaysians back home, who watched the triumph unfold in the early hours of the national holiday.
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