Wei Chong-Kai Wun survive Popov scare to advance in Paris

Man-Tee knock out home stars Popov brothers to reach third round at worlds

PETALING JAYA:  Doubles shuttlers Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun fought brilliantly to beat home stars Christo Popov-Toma Junior Popov to reach the third round of the World Championships. Read full story

Wei Chong-Kai Wun survive Popov scare to advance in Paris

KUALA LUMPUR: Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun survived a nail-biting decider to overcome France’s Popov brothers, Christo and Toma Junior, 21-15, 18-21, 21-19 in a tough 65-minute men’s doubles second round at the World Championships on Tuesday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun battle back to defeat France’s Popov brothers at the 2025 World Championships in Paris.

Paris, August 26, 2025 – Malaysia’s men’s doubles duo Man Wei Chong–Tee Kai Wun survived a nail-biting three-game thriller against France’s Popov brothers, while Leong Jun Hao cruised into the second round in singles action at the 2025 BWF Badminton World Championships. Man-Tee Edge Popov Brothers in 65-Minute Showdown The seventh-seeded Malaysian pair battled past Christo and Toma Junior Popov in front of a raucous French crowd at Adidas Arena,…

Smashing start for Wei Chong-Kai Wun at World Championships

The men's doubles shuttlers defeat French brothers Christo and Toma Junior Popov to move into the second round.