Chan Peng Soon advises Chen Tang Jie to maintain form amid partner's injury

Former national badminton player Chan Peng Soon has advised Chen Tang Jie to maintain his performance level, acknowledging the significant challenge posed by his partner Toh Ee Wei's extended absence due to injury. Peng Soon described Ee Wei's injury as akin to losing a "right or left hand," highlighting the difficulty Tang Jie will face.

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Tang Jie has to take care of himself so his performance doesn't drop, he has to keep training.

"It's sad, of course it's sad. That's why I say Tang Jie has to take care of himself so his performance doesn't drop, he has to keep training," Peng Soon told reporters. He added that even with a much younger temporary partner, Tang Jie can still learn and become a stronger player before Ee Wei returns.

Ee Wei is expected to be sidelined for a considerable period with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury, casting doubt on the world No. 4 mixed doubles pair's ability to defend their world title in India this August. Peng Soon drew parallels to his own experience when Goh Liu Ying was injured, noting that the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) supported him by pairing him with temporary partners.

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Even with a much younger temporary partner, Tang Jie can still learn and become a stronger player before Ee Wei returns.

"Back then, when I lost Liu Ying, she was injured, I wasn't injured. That alone was enough to affect my future, the competitions I participated in, my plans, everything would be affected," he recalled. He understood why mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto quickly decided to pair young player Clarissa San with Tang Jie as a temporary replacement.

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Back then, when I lost Liu Ying, she was injured, I wasn't injured. That alone was enough to affect my future, the competitions I participated in, my plans, everything would be affected.

Regarding BAM's significant reshuffle of the men's doubles pairs, Peng Soon stated it was not a surprise, as the national body has made similar changes numerous times before. "For me, the decision is not a bad thing, because the Olympics are still a long way off, so any changes made will not disrupt the players' preparations," he said.

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For me, the decision is not a bad thing, because the Olympics are still a long way off, so any changes made will not disrupt the players' preparations.