{
  "id": 17911988,
  "title": "Pang Ron-Pei Jing soar 445 places in five months",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/pang-ron-pei-jing-soar-445-places-in-five-months",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T04:34:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/11/1569680/pang-ron-pei-jing-soar-445-places-five-months"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian badminton duo Pang Ron-Pei Jing have surged 445 places in just five months, climbing to a career-high world No. 15 according to the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings. Initially ranked No. 460 in May when they began their partnership, the independent mixed doubles team jumped nine positions from No. 24 following their semi-final appearance at last week's Hylo Open in Germany. Their rapid rise has extended from No. 85 on September 1, marking a 70-place improvement in just two months. Their notable performances include semi-final appearances at the Denmark Open and Hylo Open, along with runners-up finishes at the China Masters and French Open. The pair's only early exit in recent tournaments occurred at the Arctic Open in Finland. With their consistent momentum, they show promise to overtake Malaysia's current highest-ranked mixed doubles combination, Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai, currently ranked at No. 11.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing's remarkable resurgence continued as the independent mixed doubles pair climbed to a career-high world No. 15 in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released on Tuesday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}