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Chen-Toh Are World Champs!

Sep 01, 2025

Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei are mixed doubles world champions.

The Malaysians defeated China’s world number two pair of Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin in straight sets in final of the World Championships last night.

Tang Jie and Ee Wei also enter the history books as the country’s first ever mixed doubles pair to win the world title.

Meanwhile, Pearly Tan and M.Thinaah also did the country proud, by finishing as runners-up in the women’s doubles.

They put up a spirited display to go down fighting in three sets against their top-ranked opponents from China.

Despite the defeat, Pearly and Thinaah are still the first Malaysian women’s pair to win a medal at the World Championships.

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In EPL action…Dominik Szoboszlai netted a late winner, as Liverpool recorded a 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Anfield.

It means the Reds are now the only team in the league with a perfect record after three matches.

In other results…Man City have suffered back-to-back defeats, going down 2-1 to Brighton.

West Ham defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0.

While Cystal Palace recorded a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa.

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Meanwhile, UK reports say Liverpool have agreed a 125 million pounds fee with Newcastle to sign Alexander Isak.

The striker is expected to undergo a medical later today ahead of signing a six-year deal with the Reds.

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Over in La Liga…Barcelona have dropped points for the first time this season, after being held to a 1-1 draw by Rayo Vallecano.

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And, Oscar Piastri has won the Dutch F1 GP ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar …with the McLaren driver now opening up a 34-point lead in the drivers’ standings.