{
  "id": 6242913,
  "title": "New BAM coach Kok Siang hails mature world champion Tang Jie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/new-bam-coach-kok-siang-hails-mature-world-champion-tang-jie",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T06:01:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/09/1528216/new-bam-coach-kok-siang-hails-mature-world-champion-tang-jie"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Chen Tang Jie's world title win has seen him mature, according to new national mixed doubles coach Teo Kok Siang. Kok Siang noticed significant improvements in Tang Jie's mindset, training attitude, and approach to the game. Previously, Kok Siang recognized Tang Jie as a player still developing, but now, he is a world champion. The partnership between Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, who together became Malaysia's first mixed doubles world champions in Paris last year, is now challenged by the absence of Ee Wei. As they are a new pair, Tang Jie and his new partner Cheng Su Yin must communicate and understand each other better. Kok Siang emphasizes that the pair needs time to prepare for the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Kok Siang also hopes that Tang Jie and Su Yin won't put too much pressure on themselves during the competition but instead will enjoy their game and aim for success.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Winning the world title has brought out a more mature Chen Tang Jie.",
  "key_points": [
    "World champion Tang Jie has matured, says new coach Teo Kok Siang",
    "Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei won Malaysia's first mixed doubles title in Paris",
    "Tang Jie and Cheng Su Yin must improve communication for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Tang Jie's world title win marks a maturity that will serve him well as he navigates a new partnership and seeks to handle pressure at the Asian Games with his new partner Cheng Su Yin.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}