PARIS, Aug 1 – National mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei’s Olympic journey came to a heartbreaking end in the quarter-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Despite a valiant effort, the world number nine debutants suffered a 19-21, 14-21 defeat against South Koreans Kim Won Ho and Jeong Na Eun in 41 minutes after Ee Wei sustained an early injury, which ultimately cost them the game.
They struggled in the first set after Ee Wei fell and had to continue the game wearing a back support brace. Despite this, the pair managed to close the gap from 10-16 down to 19-20 before losing the set.
