Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei added another major achievement to their growing list of accolades after becoming the first mixed doubles pair to capture the National Sportsman and Sportswoman awards.
The Malaysian badminton duo received the honour at the 2025 National Sports Awards ceremony following a breakthrough season that firmly established them among the country’s elite athletes.
Their latest recognition comes just days after they were also named Best Athletes at the Sportswriters Association of Malaysia-100PLUS Awards, capping an impressive period for the pair ahead of the Malaysia Masters.
Source: Utusan Malaysia
Tang Jie and Ee Wei enjoyed a landmark campaign last year after emerging as Malaysia’s first-ever mixed doubles world champions, a victory that significantly elevated their status within Malaysian badminton.
The achievement at the National Sports Awards is viewed as another important milestone, not only for the duo themselves but also for the development of Malaysia’s mixed doubles discipline, which has traditionally received less recognition compared to the country’s men’s doubles success.
The pair have become one of Malaysia’s most consistent combinations in recent seasons, rising steadily through the world rankings with strong performances across major international tournaments.
Their success has also strengthened expectations ahead of upcoming tournaments, with the duo among Malaysia’s leading hopes for titles on the international circuit this year.
The historic recognition reflects how Tang Jie and Ee Wei have evolved from promising talents into one of the nation’s most influential badminton partnerships, with both players now firmly established as key figures in Malaysia’s pursuit of continued success on the world stage.
