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The Star
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Time for mixed pairs to deliver the goods, says Nova
PETALING JAYA: The men's and women's doubles have set the bar this year and now it is time for the mixed doubles to raise theirs. Mixed doubles coach Nova Widianto wants his charges, including top pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei to draw inspiration from the success of the men's and women's pairs this year and start delivering titles. The men's doubles department has been particularly impressive, with Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun capturing the Indonesian Masters and Malaysian Masters, while Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik have added the Asian Championships, Thailand Open and Singapore Open to their collection. The women's doubles have also stepped up, with Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah winning the Thailand Open. Now, Nova hopes his mixed doubles pairs can follow suit and secure at least one title, whether at the Japan Open (from July 15-20), China Open (from July 22-27), or any tournament before the World Championships in Paris this August. Besides Tang Jie-Ee Wei, the other BAM pair to compete in the Japan and China Opens are Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin. They will be joined by professional pairs, Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie and Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien. 'Preparation has been okay. We've had about a month to prepare since the Indonesian Open. 'Previously, starting from the Singapore Open, things didn't go well for us, the results in Singapore weren't great, and it was the same in Indonesia. 'Now we're heading into the Japan and China Opens, and hopefully, we can produce strong results. The success of the men's and women's doubles should serve as motivation for us in the mixed doubles to also win. Ideally, one title, or even both, in Japan and China. 'Previously, we had a few issues, but now I feel that communication has improved. 'However, in terms of game play, I don't think we're at our best yet. But communication-wise, they're in a much better place now,' said Nova when met at the Academy Badminton Malaysia yesterday. He also believes the retirement of China's dominant duo Zheng Siwei-Huang Yaqiong has created a golden opportunity for other pairs to rise. 'Ever since Siwei-Yaqiong stopped playing, I feel the chance for all pairs to win titles is more open. So whoever is well-prepared and mentally strong has a real shot at becoming champions. 'That's why we also have a good opportunity at the World Championships, and we must make the most of it. 'Even the current Chinese pairs (Feng Yanzhe-Huang Dongping and Jiang Zhenbang-Wei Yaxin) aren't stable yet. 'I think they're still uncertain because they've suffered a few defeats. Maybe it's because they're still trying out different combinations,' he added.
Barnama
6 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Nova Wants Mixed Pairs To End Title Drought Before World Meet
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The impressive achievements of the national men's and women's doubles pairs should spur the mixed doubles camp to clinch their first title this year, said national mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto. He hopes the mixed doubles pairs can win at least one title before the 2025 World Championships, which will be held in Paris from Aug 25 to 31. 'Men's and women's doubles are doing well … Only the mixed doubles (national squad) have yet to win a title this year. bootstrap slideshow 'Hopefully, we can get the best results and emerge victorious in at least one tournament, either the Japan Open or China Open,' he told reporters after a training session here today. The Japan Open is scheduled to take place from July 15 to 20 in Tokyo, while the China Open will run from July 22 to 27 in Changzhou. Former world men's doubles champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik have already secured three titles this season, beginning with the Badminton Asia Championships in April, followed by victories at the Thailand Open and Singapore Open last month. Their compatriots Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun also clinched two titles this year — the Indonesia Masters in January and the Malaysia Masters last month. Top national women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah won the Thailand Open and finished runners-up twice — at the Indonesia Masters and the Indonesia Open earlier this month. Nova expressed satisfaction with the positive development shown by top national mixed pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei, particularly in terms of communication, since being reunited in April.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Nova aims for mixed doubles title before 2025 World Championships
KUALA LUMPUR: National mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto is pushing his players to end their title drought this year, inspired by the success of Malaysia's men's and women's doubles pairs. With the 2025 World Championships in Paris approaching, Nova wants at least one victory from upcoming tournaments like the Japan Open or China Open. 'Men's and women's doubles are doing well ... Only the mixed doubles (national squad) have yet to win a title this year,' he said after a training session. The Japan Open runs from July 15 to 20 in Tokyo, while the China Open follows from July 22 to 27 in Changzhou. Malaysia's badminton success this year includes Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik's three titles (Badminton Asia Championships, Thailand Open, Singapore Open) and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun's victories at the Indonesia Masters and Malaysia Masters. Women's pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah also shone with a Thailand Open win and two runner-up finishes. Nova noted improvements in top mixed pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei's teamwork since reuniting in April. 'Communication is good now, although their gameplay still hasn't reached its full potential,' he said. The duo, ranked world No. 4, helped Malaysia reach the Sudirman Cup quarter-finals.
Malay Mail
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Toh Ee Wei-Loo Bing Kun and Chen Tang Jie-Chan Wen Tse skip Thailand Open to recharge for Malaysia Masters
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Two national mixed doubles pairs — Toh Ee Wei-Loo Bing Kun and Chen Tang Jie-Chan Wen Tse — won't be competing in the May 13-18 Thailand Open, said mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto. Nova said the decision was made to ease their burden of having to compete in three back-to-back tournaments — this week's Taiwan Open, the Thailand Open and the Malaysia Masters (May 20-25). He, however, confirmed that the two pairs will compete in the Malaysia Masters. 'They chose not to compete in the Thailand Open and to play in the Malaysia Masters,' he told reporters after the national team's training session at Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) today. In March, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) confirmed that Tang Jie-Ee Wei had been temporarily split following proposals from the coaching panel, including (national doubles coaching director) Rexy (Mainaky) and Nova, during the recent performance committee meeting. Tensions between the pair reportedly began during the Paris 2024 Olympics, where they were eliminated in the quarter-finals after losing 19-21, 14-21 to South Korea's Kim Won Ho-Jeong Na Eun. As such, the Ee Wei-Bing Kun and Tang Jie-Wen Tse partnerships were forged temporarily and fielded for the Taiwan Open, Thailand Open and Malaysia Masters. In April, BAM, however, announced that Tang Jie and Ee Wei would resume their partnership, starting with the Singapore Open (May 27-June 1) following a request from both players and after extensive discussions between them and the coaching panel. — Bernama
