{
  "id": 5481133,
  "title": "[UPDATED] Pang Ron-Pei Jing break new ground in Shenzhen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/updated-pang-ron-pei-jing-break-new-ground-in-shenzhen",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T03:05:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/09/1525467/updated-pang-ron-pei-jing-break-new-ground-shenzhen"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Independent mixed doubles team Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing made history by advancing to the semi-finals of the China Masters Super 750 tournament in Shenzhen. The world No. 85 and 48 defeated their Taiwanese counterparts Liu Kuang Heng-Hsu Yin Hui 24-22, 21-5 in the quarter-finals. Pang Ron acknowledged that they overcame their nerves in the second game, attributing their win to a more aggressive attacking game. This victory marks a significant step forward for the partnership, which only formed in March. The duo endured six early exits before reaching the semi-finals of the Super 300 Macau Open in June. Pei Jing emphasized the importance of maintaining their momentum, focusing on one match at a time. Pang Ron acknowledged that sustaining their improved form will be a challenge, but they are determined to learn and improve. They will next face either Zhu Yi Jun-Li Qian or Wu Guan Xun-Lee Chia Hsin for a spot in the final.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Independent mixed doubles pair Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing broke new ground by reaching their first Super 750 semi-final at the China Masters on Friday.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pang Ron-Pei Jing shine again to book semis slot at China Masters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/pang-ron-pei-jing-shine-again-to-book-semis-slot-at-china-masters",
        "published": "2026-09-04T03:05:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}