Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – September 1, 2025 – In a moment that will be forever etched in Malaysian sporting history, mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei have clinched the nation’s first-ever mixed doubles title at the BWF World Championships 2025. Their commanding victory over China’s Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin not only secured a historic gold but also provided a spectacular Merdeka Day celebration for Malaysia’s 68th National Day.
Competing at the Adidas Arena in Paris, the world No. 4 pair of Chen and Toh demonstrated exceptional synergy and unyielding determination, dismantling the world No. 2 Chinese duo with a straight-set victory of 21-15, 21-14. The win marked Malaysia’s second World Championships title overall, following the men’s doubles triumph by Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in 2022.
The victory was particularly sweet as it coincided with Malaysia’s Independence Day. The patriotic energy was palpable in the arena, with a passionate contingent of Malaysian fans chanting “Malaysia Boleh” and providing a powerful boost to the players.
An ecstatic Chen Tang Jie struggled to find the words to describe his emotions after the final point. “I can’t even put into words what I feel right now,” he said. “I’m just very glad and happy that people can now call us world champions. That title is so meaningful—it’s something every player dreams of.”
Toh Ee Wei echoed his partner’s sentiments, highlighting the significance of the occasion. “Because this is the World Championships, if you win it, you’re a world champion,” she said. “When we played the last 16, we felt a lot of pressure, but after that we managed to overcome it. Today, we just focused on our game plan.”
She added, “It means a lot to us, especially because it’s Malaysia’s National Day too. We had a full house of Malaysian fans cheering us on, and we could really feel the energy on court. That gave us the power to keep going and fight for every point.”
For Chen and Toh, this world title is the culmination of a remarkable comeback story. Just five months ago, their partnership was on the brink of collapse, facing an uncertain future after their All England campaign. Their reunion, however, has proven to be a stroke of genius, leading to this crowning achievement.
The historic win breaks new ground for Malaysia in the mixed doubles discipline, a category where the country has previously seen limited success. While Koo Kien Keat and Wong Pei Tty secured a bronze in 2006 and Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying famously won silver at the Rio 2016 Olympics, Chen and Toh’s victory is the first time a Malaysian pair has stood on the top of the podium in mixed doubles at the World Championships.
Their achievement is a beacon of hope and inspiration for the next generation of Malaysian shuttlers, proving that with perseverance and a strong partnership, any challenge can be overcome. Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei have not only written their names into the annals of Malaysian badminton but have also gifted their nation a Merdeka celebration to remember for a lifetime.