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Asian Games heartbreak for SAR shuttlers Tang and Tse

An injury has forced Hong Kong, China mixed doubles pair Jordan Tang and Tse Ying-suet to withdraw from next week's 2026 BWF World Championships in India and what would have been their third Asian Games next month. This came as Tang’s anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) was almost completely torn during practice. Writing on social media on Saturday, Tang said he hopes to continue playing badminton…

Hong Kong mixed doubles shuttlers Jordan Tang and Tse Ying-suet have been forced to withdraw from the 2026 BWF World Championships in India and the upcoming Asian Games due to Tang's severe ACL injury. The injury occurred during practice, and Tang revealed on social media that he hopes to continue playing badminton after his recovery, with no plans to retire.

The duo's next competition is expected to mark the beginning of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualification period. Tang has acknowledged the prolonged hiatus but remains determined to return and pursue his unfinished goals.

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