Hangzhou: Malaysia’s mixed doubles team, ranked 8th in the world – Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, finished as runners-up in the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals on Sunday. Chen mentioned that it was a very special and meaningful moment in his career to be Zheng Siwei’s final opponent.
Highlights of Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong vs. Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei in the final of the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals:
In their first-ever appearance at the BWF World Tour Finals, Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei put up a spirited challenge against Olympic champions – Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong of China, and the fight lasted for a total of 74 minutes before Chen/Toh was beaten by Zheng/Huang at a very close score of 18-21, 21-14, 17-21.
Chen Tang Jie’s Reflection on 2024:
After the match, Chen took to social media to share his reflections on 2024:
“As 2024 comes to an end, I find myself looking back on an extraordinary journey full of challenges and triumphs. I must add, this year’s achievements are very important to me, which I also know still room for improvement in 2025. Without the sacrifices and continuous support of many, none of this would have been possible.”
“To my family, thank you for being my rock; to my coaches and the BAM team, thank you for guiding and inspiring me to reach new heights. To all the unsung heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes, your efforts never go unnoticed. And to everyone cheering for me from the stands or behind screens, your trust and belief in me are my endless motivation.”
Looking ahead to 2025, Chen expressed gratitude and determination:
“With a heart full of gratitude and resolve, I am setting my sights on even greater goals. Thank you for walking this journey with me.”
“To my partner [Toh Ee Wei], I believe that through our hard work and unity, we can achieve incredible results in next year’s major tournaments. Are you ready?”
Chen also extended his respect to Zheng Siwei:
“To Zheng Siwei, I feel proud and honored to have been your opponent in your final match. Enjoy your journey ahead, legend!”
A Strong Season for Malaysia’s Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei
The Malaysian pair’s impressive run to the finals reflects their rising form. While they fell short against the seasoned Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong, the experience gained will be invaluable as they prepare for a new season, eyeing the upcoming 2025 Malaysia Open from January 7-12 at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil.
BWF World Tour Finals Recap
The finals also featured exciting performances in other categories. Malaysian men’s doubles pair Nur Izzuddin and Goh Sze Fei showed remarkable determination despite their defeat in the final against Denmark’s Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen. The duo, ranked World No. 7, reflected positively on their season, having clinched three World Tour titles this year: the Japan Open, China Open, and Arctic Open.
Izzuddin expressed confidence about their growth:
“This season was beyond our expectations. We’ve achieved milestones we never reached before. Hopefully, we can continue delivering strong results next year.”
As they prepare for 2025, the pair will enter the Malaysia Open as top contenders and Malaysia’s No. 1 men’s doubles team.
Complete Results of the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals
Here are the full results from the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals, held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium:
Women’s Singles (WS) Final
WANG Zhi Yi (CHN) defeated HAN Yue (CHN)
Score: 21-19, 19-21, 11-21
Mixed Doubles (XD) Final
ZHENG Si Wei / HUANG Ya Qiong (CHN) defeated CHEN Tang Jie / TOH Ee Wei (MAS)
Score: 21-18, 14-21, 21-17
Women’s Doubles (WD) Final
BAEK Ha Na / LEE So Hee (KOR) defeated Nami MATSUYAMA / Chiharu SHIDA (JPN)
Score: 21-19, 21-14
Men’s Doubles (MD) Final
Kim ASTRUP / Anders Skaarup RASMUSSEN (DEN) defeated GOH Sze Fei / Nur IZZUDDIN (MAS)
Score: 21-17, 17-21, 21-11
Men’s Singles (MS) Final
SHI Yu Qi (CHN) defeated Anders ANTONSEN (DEN)
Score: 18-21, 14-21
