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Malaysia’s mixed doubles gold medallists Tang Jie Chen and Ee Wei Toh celebrate on the podium after defeating China’s Zhen Bang Jiang and Ya Xin Wei (not pictured) in the BWF World Championships final yesterday at the Adidas Arena in Paris. – REUTERSPIC

Tang Jie-Ee Wei create history by winning first mixed doubles gold medal at the World Championships in Paris World champions!

N ATIONAL mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei gave Malaysia the perfect 68th National Day gift, producing a stunning per formance of power and finesse to emerge as world champions at the Adidas Arena in Paris last night. The world No. 3 took the bull by the horns as they overcame second seeds Jiang Zhen Bang-Wei Ya Xin of China 21-15, 21 14 in 40 devastating minutes to secure their first gold medal in the event at the BWF World Championships. The Malaysians, buoyed by shouts of

hailed their historic victory, describing it as a priceless National Day gift for the nation. “Our Road to Gold shuttlers Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei are Malaysia’s new mixed doubles WORLD CHAMPIONS! “This Merdeka Day gold medal is not only extra special, it will now forever be etched in history as one of the country’s finest sporting achievements,” she said in a post on her official X account. The triumph marks a milestone for Malaysian badminton and adds a glorious chapter to the nation’s sporting history. – Bernama

including a loss at the Japan Open last month. Last night’s victory ends a nearly two decade wait for the world title. Malaysia’s previous best-ever achievement in mixed doubles was a semifinal appearance by Koo Kien Keat-Wong Pei Tty at the 2006 edition in Madrid, Spain. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh

“Merdeka!”, were in an inspired mood, mixing power, precision and patience to send the mighty Chinese pair packing, with Ee Wei masterful at the net and Tang Jie at his leaping best at the back court. What made the victory all the more satisfying is that Tang Jie-Ee Wei never once flinched despite going into the match with a 1-3 record against the Chinese pair,

Fernandes lifts United gloom, win not a ‘turning point’ for Amorim

BRUNO FERNANDES eased the pressure on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim as his last-gasp penalty sealed a 3-2 win over Burnley on Saturday. Just days after a humiliating League Cup sec ond-round loss at fourth-tier Grimsby, United were on the brink of another damaging result after promoted Burnley twice came from behind at Old Trafford. Amorim had admitted after the Grimsby debacle that he sometimes thinks about quitting and often “hates” his players. His mood would have been even darker before United captain Fernandes came to the res cue seven minutes into stoppage time. United’s first win in three league games this season will give Amorim some much-needed res pite heading into the international break, although questions will still be asked of the Portuguese coach after his side’s latest erratic dis play.

Brazilian football federation in a statement. Elsewhere, Jack Grealish starred as Everton beat Wolves 3-2 at Molineux. Beto headed Everton in front from Grealish’s flick after seven minutes before Wolves forward Hwang Hee chan levelled in the 21st minute. Iliman Ndiaye restored Everton’s advantage in the 33rd minute, applying the finishing touch to a flowing move involving on-loan Manchester City winger Grealish and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Dewsbury-Hall bagged Everton’s third, blast ing home from Grealish’s pass in the 55th minute before Rodrigo Gomes reduced the deficit in the 79th minute. Newcastle again badly missed the presence of a striker in their second 0-0 of the season away to Leeds. The Magpies remain without a win this season. Sunderland staged an impressive fightback to beat Brentford 2-1 at the Stadium of Light thanks to Wilson Isidor’s stoppage time header. – AFP

were the better team,” Amorim said. Victory takes United onto four points from their opening three Premier League games and eases the pressure on Amorim ahead of a two week international break. “I’m not thinking about turning points,” said Amorim after securing just his eighth win in 30 Premier League games in charge. “I had this conversation with you guys (the media) like 10 times, so it’s day by day… we have a lot to do, but we returned a little bit to our level today.” Meanwhile, Matheus Cunha has dropped out of the Brazil squad to face Chile and Bolivia in World Cup qualifiers after suffering an injury against Burnley on Saturday. “Following discussions between the medical departments of Manchester United and the national team, striker Matheus Cunha has been ruled out due to a muscle injury sustained in the Premier League match against Burnley,” said the

Luck was on United’s side when they took the lead in the 26th minute. Casemiro’s header thumped off the crossbar and hit Burnley captain Josh Cullen on the back, ricocheting over the line before Martin Dubravka could claw it away. Lyle Foster hauled Burnley level with a 55th minute finish from Jacob Bruun Larsen’s cross. Bryan Mbeumo put United back in the lead just 15 seconds later when he slammed in Diogo Dalot’s cutback for his first league goal since his summer move from Brentford. United’s frailties were punished again as Jaidon Anthony equalised in the 66th minute. But in the final moments Anthony pulled Amad Diallo, with a lengthy VAR check conclud ing the foul continued inside the area, conceding a controversial penalty that Fernandes gratefully tucked away to Amorim’s immense relief. “I was frustrated like any Man United fan, we had chances to score more goals. But today we

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