Behind shuttler Pang Ron, stands a strong woman

<p /><p>KUALA LUMPUR: A little reassurance from Lai Pei Jing is helping Hoo Pang Ron break new ground on the badminton court.

New Straits Times Faizal Salim · News & blogs · 1 hr ago

Key takeaways

Hoo Pang Ron credits his partner Lai Pei Jing for his success after reaching the French Open semi-finals.

Pang Ron and Lai Pei Jing reached the French Open semi-finals, their first consecutive last-four appearances.
Lai Pei Jing provided confidence and encouragement during the match.
Pang Ron achieved a personal milestone by reaching consecutive semi-finals for the first time in his career.

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KUALA LUMPUR: A little reassurance from Lai Pei Jing is helping Hoo Pang Ron break new ground on the badminton court.

Pang Ron credited his partner's trust after they reached the French Open semi-finals on Friday, marking his first consecutive last-four appearances.

The world No. 31 overcame Germany's world No. 27 Marvin Seidel–Thuc Phuong Nguyen 21–17, 20–22, 21–18 in their quarter-final at Arena Grand Paris.

"She gave me more confidence and asked me to do whatever I wanted to do, and she would follow me," said Pang Ron in a post-match interview.

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