{
  "id": 19932575,
  "title": "Give mixed doubles time, says Rexy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/give-mixed-doubles-time-says-rexy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T06:33:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/11/1577421/give-mixed-doubles-time-says-rexy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's national mixed doubles team has been receiving mixed results recently, prompting Rexy Mainaky to urge patience with the squad. The BAM pairs are still adjusting to new coaching methods after the departure of former head coach Nova Widianto in July. Rexy, who oversees the department with the assistance of Teo Kok Siang and Pang Cheh Chang, acknowledged the need for a transition period. He stated that new ideas from the coaches are being implemented and that Kok Siang and Cheh Chang are currently handling the squad. Transitioning to a new coach and different approach can take time, and Rexy hopes the players can adapt quickly. However, it is important to note that the team has been struggling with consistency since June, with only Jimmy Wong-Cheng Su Yin's semi-final appearance at the Japan Open being a highlight. The latest setback occurred at the Kumamoto Masters, where the team was eliminated in the first round. Jimmy-Su Yin lost to China's Guo Xin and Tang Jie-Wen Tse lost to Japan's Yuichi Shimogami and Sayaka Hobara. The team's performance has been affected by Jimmy-Su Yin's third consecutive opening-round defeat, following similar exits at previous tournaments. Tang Jie-Wen Tse has yet to reach a quarter-final in four tournaments with his current partner, as they were unable to build on their success at the Japan Open and Korea Masters. Tang Jie's inconsistent performance can also be attributed to his lack of a stable partnership since Toh Ee Wei's knee injury in May.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Rexy Mainaky has called for patience with the national mixed doubles squad following their recent poor results.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rexy Mainaky urges patience with Malaysia's mixed doubles team.",
    "New coaching methods and transition period affecting team performance.",
    "Recent losses include Kumamoto Masters elimination and Jimmy-Su Yin's third opening-round defeat."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The recent lack of consistency in mixed doubles highlights the growing pains of a squad navigating a coaching transition and unstable partnerships following significant injuries.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}