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Key Information
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Chan Peng Soon AMN (born 27 April 1988) is a Malaysian former badminton player specialised in the mixed doubles event. He has had a partnership with Goh Liu Ying where they have been consistently ranked among the top 10 mixed doubles pair in the world. Chan and Goh reached a career high ranking of world number 3 in 2012 and won the silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Career
[edit]2009–2013
[edit]In July 2009, Chan won his first senior international title with Lim Khim Wah at the Thailand Open by defeating compatriots Choong Tan Fook and Lee Wan Wah in the final.[2] In October 2009, Chan and Goh Liu Ying reached their first international tournament final at the Vietnam Open but were defeated by Flandy Limpele and Cheng Wen-hsing.[citation needed]
In April 2010, they became the country's first ever mixed doubles champions in a top-flight international tournament after winning the Badminton Asia Championships by defeating South Korean's Yoo Yeon-seong and Kim Min-jung in the final.[3] At the 2010 Commonwealth Games, he won the gold medal in mixed team event. In the mixed doubles event, Chan and Goh lost the bronze medal match to Chayut Triyachart and Yao Lei.
In May 2011, they finished as runner-ups to Indonesian pair, Tontowi Ahmad and Lilyana Natsir in the final of the Malaysia Open. In November 2011, they won the Bitburger Open after defeating Denmark's Thomas Laybourn and Kamilla Rytter Juhl.
In March 2012, they reached the semi-finals of the All England Open before losing to the eventual champions, Tontowi Ahmad and Lilyana Natsir. In the following month, they became the runner-up of the Australia Open after losing to Chinese Taipei's Chen Hung-Ling and Cheng Wen-Hsing in the final. They gained their first ever Malaysia Open crown by beating Indonesian pair, Irfan Fadhilah and Weni Anggraini.
Chan and Goh represented Malaysia at the 2012 London Olympics. They were the first ever Malaysian mixed doubles pair to qualify for the Olympic Games.[4] They lost all three group matches and failed to progress to quarter-finals in their Olympics debut. In September 2012, Chan and Goh won their first Super Series title at the Japan Open by beating Muhammad Rijal and Lilyana Natsir. In November 2012, they reached the final of the China Open but were defeated by top seed, Xu Chen and Ma Jin in straight sets.
In January 2013, Chan and Goh became the runner-ups of the Malaysia Open after losing to Joachim Fischer Nielsen and Christinna Pedersen in the final.
2014–2017
[edit]In January 2014, Lai Pei Jing was chosen as his new partner while Goh went on hiatus to recover from knee surgery.[5] In their first international competition together, Chan and Lai reached the final of Austrian International before losing to Robert Mateusiak and Agnieszka Wojtkowska.[6]
In April 2014, Chan briefly resumed his partnership with Goh at the Singapore Open.[7] Chan resumed his partnership with Lai after Goh decided to undergo surgery on both her knees and being out of action for the rest of the year.[8] At the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Chan won the gold medal in the mixed team event.[9] In the individual mixed doubles event, Chan and Lai lost the bronze medal match to Robert Blair and Imogen Bankier.
Chan resumed his partnership with Goh in 2015 where they won three titles that year: the Polish Open, Russian Open and the Mexico Open.[10][11] At the 2015 SEA Games, they won a silver medal after losing to Indonesia's Praveen Jordan and Debby Susanto in the mixed doubles final.[12]
In February 2016, they were runner-ups of the inaugural edition of Thailand Masters after losing to unseeded Chinese pair, Zheng Siwei and Chen Qingchen in the final. In March 2016, they clinched their first title of the year by winning the New Zealand Open.[13] In April 2016, they lost to Indonesian pair, Tontowi Ahmad and Lilyana Natsir in the final of the Malaysia Open.
Goh and Chan qualified for 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. They won their first two group stage matches but lost the third to Indonesian pair, Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir. They finished as group runner-ups and progress to quarter finals round. In the quarter finals, they beat Poland's Robert Mateusiak and Nadieżda Zięba. In the semi-finals, they beat China's Xu Chen and Ma Jin in straight sets to reach the final.[14]
In the final, they had to settle for silver medal after they were beaten by Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir for the second time in the tournament.[15] Despite the fact that Goh and Chan lost in the final, they had created history by being the first Malaysian mixed doubles pair to claim an Olympic medal.
In March 2017, Chan and Goh became the first Malaysian mixed doubles pair to reach the All England Open final since 1955. They were close to winning but lost to China's Lu Kai and Huang Yaqiong in rubber sets, in which a few controversial fault calls were made by the umpire against them.[16] In April 2017, they reached the semi-finals of Indian Open but were forced to concede a walkover to Zheng Siwei and Chen Qingchen after Goh fell ill. They later suffered a first round loss to Edi Subaktiar-Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja in the Malaysia Open.
With Goh out of action due to injury, Chan was paired up with Peck Yen Wei at the Indonesian Open where they reached the semi-finals.[17] In June 2017, he paired up with Cheah Yee See where they reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.[18] In July 2017, the pair won their first career title together at the Russia Open.[19] At the 2017 SEA Games, he won silver in the men's team and bronze in the individual mixed doubles events. In September 2017, Chan and Cheah reached the semifinal of the Korea Open before losing to Wang Yilyu and Huang Dongping.[20]
2018–present
[edit]In January 2018, he resumed his partnership with Goh and they won the Thailand Masters. Chan participated in the 2018 Commonwealth Games where he won the silver medal in the mixed team event. Chan and Goh reached the semifinals of the individual mixed doubles event before being defeated by Chris Adcock and Gabby Adcock. They later acquired the bronze medal by defeating Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa.[21]
In December 2018, he announced his resignation from the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) alongside his partner, Goh Liu Ying effective 1 January 2019.[22] He also participated in the 2018–19 Malaysia Purple League representing Ampang Jaya Badminton Club by partnering temporarily with Shevon Jamie Lai.[23] He was also a temporary coach for Tan Wee Kiong and Goh V Shem.[citation needed]
In July 2021, Chan with his partner Goh competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics,[24] but were eliminated in the group stage.[25]
On December 6, 2021, Chan announced in an Instagram post that he and Goh have decided to split up after 13 years of playing badminton together.[26] Chan will continue his career in badminton after splitting up for good with Goh.[27] He rejoined BAM starting from 1 January 2022.[28][29] Valeree Siow was chosen as Chan's new partner and the India Open was their first tournament together.[30][31] From May 2022, Chan resumed his 2017 partnership with Cheah Yee See, their first competition together being the Indonesia Open.[32]
Personal life
[edit]He is married to Malaysian singer Esther Cham May May since September 2010. They have four children: Milton, Hannah, Julian and Leah.[33]
Sponsorship
[edit]In May 2019, Chan and Goh were appointed by as Yobick Malaysia brand ambassadors.[34]
Achievements
[edit]Olympic Games
[edit]Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Riocentro - Pavilion 4, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |  Goh Liu Ying
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 Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir
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14–21, 12–21 |  Silver
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Commonwealth Games
[edit]Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre, Gold Coast, Australia |
Goh Liu Ying
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 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Ashwini Ponnappa
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21–19, 21–19 |  Bronze
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Asian Championships
[edit]Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Siri Fort Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, India | Goh Liu Ying
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 Yoo Yeon-seong Kim Min-jung
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21–17, 20–22, 21–19 |  Gold
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SEA Games
[edit]Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gym Hall 1, National Sports Complex, Vientiane, Laos | Goh Liu Ying
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 Songphon Anugritayawon Kunchala Voravichitchaikul
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18–21, 13–21 | Bronze
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| 2015 | Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore | Goh Liu Ying
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Praveen Jordan Debby Susanto
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21–18, 13–21, 23–25 |  Silver
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| 2017 | Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Cheah Yee See
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Dechapol Puavaranukroh Sapsiree Taerattanachai
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16–21, 21–18, 21–23 | Bronze
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BWF World Tour (5 titles, 2 runners-up)
[edit]The BWF World Tour, which was announced on 19 March 2017 and implemented in 2018,[35] is a series of elite badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The BWF World Tour is divided into levels of World Tour Finals, Super 1000, Super 750, Super 500, Super 300 (part of the HSBC World Tour), and the BWF Tour Super 100.[36]
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Level | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Thailand Masters | Super 300 | Goh Liu Ying
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Dechapol Puavaranukroh Puttita Supajirakul
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21–15, 14–21, 21–16 |  Winner
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| 2018 | Australian Open | Super 300 | Goh Liu Ying
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Seo Seung-jae Chae Yoo-jung
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12–21, 21–23 |  Runner-up
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| 2018 | U.S. Open | Super 300 | Goh Liu Ying
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 Marvin Seidel Linda Efler
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21–19, 21–15 | Winner
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| 2018 | Indonesia Open | Super 1000 | Goh Liu Ying
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Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir
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17–21, 8–21 | Runner-up
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| 2019 | Thailand Masters | Super 300 | Goh Liu Ying
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Dechapol Puavaranukroh Sapsiree Taerattanachai
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21–16, 21–15 | Winner
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| 2019 | New Zealand Open | Super 300 | Goh Liu Ying
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Praveen Jordan Melati Daeva Oktavianti
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21–14, 16–21, 29–27 | Winner
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| 2023 | Malaysia Super 100 | Super 100 | Cheah Yee See
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Pakkapon Teeraratsakul Phataimas Muenwong
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21–9, 17–21, 21–10 | Winner
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BWF Superseries (1 title, 4 runners-up)
[edit]The BWF Superseries, which was launched on 14 December 2006 and implemented in 2007,[37] was a series of elite badminton tournaments, sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). BWF Superseries levels were Superseries and Superseries Premier. A season of Superseries consisted of twelve tournaments around the world that had been introduced since 2011.[38] Successful players were invited to the Superseries Finals, which were held at the end of each year.
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Japan Open | Goh Liu Ying
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Muhammad Rijal Liliyana Natsir
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21–12, 21–19 | Winner
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| 2012 | China Open | Goh Liu Ying
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 Xu Chen Ma Jin
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15–21, 17–21 | Runner-up
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| 2013 | Malaysia Open | Goh Liu Ying
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 Joachim Fischer Nielsen Christinna Pedersen
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13–21, 18–21 | Runner-up
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| 2016 | Malaysia Open | Goh Liu Ying
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Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir
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21–23, 21–13, 16–21 | Runner-up
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| 2017 | All England Open | Goh Liu Ying
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Lu Kai Huang Yaqiong
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21–18, 19–21, 16–21 | Runner-up
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- BWF Superseries Finals tournament
- BWF Superseries Premier tournament
- BWF Superseries tournament
BWF Grand Prix (7 titles, 4 runners-up)
[edit]The BWF Grand Prix had two levels, the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold. It was a series of badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and played between 2007 and 2017.
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Thailand Open | Lim Khim Wah
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Choong Tan Fook Lee Wan Wah
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20–22, 21–14, 21–11 | Winner
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Vietnam Open | Goh Liu Ying
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Flandy Limpele  Cheng Wen-hsing
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23–25, 19–21 | Runner-up
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| 2011 | Malaysia Grand Prix Gold | Goh Liu Ying
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Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir
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21–18, 15–21, 19–21 | Runner-up
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| 2011 | Bitburger Open | Goh Liu Ying
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Thomas Laybourn Kamilla Rytter Juhl
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21–18, 14–21, 27–25 | Winner
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| 2012 | Australian Open | Goh Liu Ying
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Chen Hung-ling Cheng Wen-hsing
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20–22, 21–12, 21–23 | Runner-up
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| 2012 | Malaysia Grand Prix Gold | Goh Liu Ying
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Irfan Fadhilah Weni Anggraini
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21–12, 21–14 | Winner
|
| 2015 | Russian Open | Goh Liu Ying
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 Yuta Watanabe Arisa Higashino
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21–14, 21–12 | Winner
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| 2015 | Mexico City Grand Prix | Goh Liu Ying
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Choi Sol-gyu Eom Hye-won
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21–14，21-12 | Winner
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| 2016 | Thailand Masters | Goh Liu Ying
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Zheng Siwei Chen Qingchen
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17–21, 15–21 | Runner-up
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| 2016 | New Zealand Open | Goh Liu Ying
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Zheng Siwei Li Yinhui
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21–19, 22–20 | Winner
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| 2017 | Russian Open | Cheah Yee See
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Keiichiro Matsui Akane Araki
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11–8, 11–13, 11–3 | Winner
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- BWF Grand Prix Gold tournament
- BWF Grand Prix tournament
BWF International Challenge/Series/Satellite (5 titles, 5 runners-up)
[edit]Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sri Lanka Satellite | Chang Hun Pin
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Mohd Razif Abdul Latif Khoo Chung Chiat
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18–21, 21–14, 21–19 | Winner
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| 2006 | India Satellite | Chang Hun Pin
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Sanave Thomas K. T. Rupesh Kumar
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21–19, 8–21, 20–22 | Runner-up
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| 2007 | Malaysia International | Chang Hun Pin
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Mohd Razif Abdul Latif Khoo Chung Chiat
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21–14, 11–21, 21–11 | Winner
|
| 2007 | India International | Chang Hun Pin
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James Jayan T. Dinesh
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21–8, 21–15 | Winner
|
| 2008 | Vietnam International | Mohd Razif Abdul Latif
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Hong Chieng Hun Ng Kean Kok
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21–19, 26–28, 13–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2009 | Malaysia International | Lim Khim Wah
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Bodin Isara Maneepong Jongjit
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22–20, 28–26 | Winner
|
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sri Lanka Satellite | Haw Chiou Hwee
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Chetan Anand Jwala Gutta
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10–21, 21–15, 18–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2014 | Austrian International | Lai Pei Jing
|
 Robert Mateusiak Agnieszka Wojtkowska
|
15–21, 21–15, 16–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2015 | Polish Open | Goh Liu Ying
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Akshay Dewalkar Pradnya Gadre
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28–26, 21–18 | Winner
|
| 2015 | Orleans International | Goh Liu Ying
|
Mathias Christiansen Lena Grebak
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21–11, 17–21, 19–21 | Runner-up
|
- BWF International Challenge tournament
- BWF International Series/Asian Satellite tournament
Honours
[edit]- Malaysia
- Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (A.M.N.) (2017)[39][40]
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Early life
Background
Chan Peng Soon was born on 27 April 1988 in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.[8] He grew up in Air Itam, a suburb of Penang, where he spent his early years in a close-knit ethnic Chinese family of Malaysian citizens. His father played a significant role in fostering his interest in sports, often taking him to local badminton courts from a young age, which sparked his initial exposure to athletic activities.[9][2] For his education, Chan attended SJK (C) Sum Sum for primary school and SMK Zainal Abidin for secondary school, both located in Penang. He completed Form Three before dropping out to focus on badminton training. During his school years, he engaged in various pre-badminton activities, including table tennis, basketball, and track and field events, reflecting his early athletic versatility.[8][10]Badminton introduction
Chan Peng Soon first encountered badminton around the age of seven or eight, when he began accompanying his father to local courts in Penang, where he would join in casual games with his father's friends.[10][2] Growing up in George Town, Penang, this family-influenced exposure sparked his interest in the sport, leading him to take it more seriously by age 12 under local coach Ong Ewe Chye.[10][4] His early training took place at local clubs in Penang, where he honed his skills and began representing the Penang state team as a junior player starting at age 12.[10] This period marked his initial affiliation with organized badminton through the state association, laying the groundwork for national recognition. He continued competing in domestic youth tournaments, showcasing promise in doubles play.[11] Initially focusing on men's doubles during his early junior years, Chan switched to mixed doubles specialization in his late teens, a transition that aligned with his agile playing style and set the foundation for his future partnerships.[10] This shift occurred around age 18, just before he joined the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) national backup squad in 2006, marking his entry into centralized training.[11]Professional career
2006–2013
Chan Peng Soon entered the senior international badminton circuit in 2006, marking his debut year on the global stage after honing his skills in local Penang clubs. Initially competing primarily in men's doubles, he secured early successes in satellite-level events, including a victory at the Sri Lanka Satellite and a runner-up finish at the India Satellite. The following year, 2007, saw him claim titles at the Malaysia International and India International, both in men's doubles alongside partner Chang Hun Pin, establishing his potential as a doubles specialist. By 2009, Chan transitioned toward mixed doubles while maintaining his men's doubles prowess, partnering with Lim Khim Wah to win the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold, his first senior international title in the discipline, defeating compatriots Choong Tan Fook and Lee Wan Wah 20–22, 21–14, 21–11 in the final. Later that year, he began a pivotal partnership with Goh Liu Ying in mixed doubles, reaching their first final together at the Vietnam Open Grand Prix, where they fell to Indonesia's Flandy Limpele and Taiwan's Cheng Wen-hsing 25–23, 21–19. This collaboration quickly propelled Chan toward specialization in mixed doubles. In 2010, the duo achieved breakthrough success, clinching the gold medal in mixed doubles at the Asian Championships in New Delhi by defeating South Korea's Yoo Yeon-seong and Kim Min-jung 21–19, 18–21, 21–17 in the final. Chan also contributed to Malaysia's gold medal in the mixed team event at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, partnering with Goh Liu Ying among the squad that topped the standings. These victories highlighted Chan's growing tactical acumen and synergy with Goh, positioning them as rising contenders. The pair's momentum continued into 2011, with a triumph at the Bitburger Open Grand Prix Gold in Saarbrücken, Germany, where they overcame Denmark's Thomas Laybourn and Kamilla Rytter Juhl 21–18, 14–21, 27–25 in a thrilling final. However, they finished as runners-up at the Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold, losing to Indonesia's Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir in the final. 2012 proved a pinnacle year, beginning with a semi-final appearance at the prestigious All England Open, where they were defeated by eventual champions Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir 25–21, 16–21, 21–16. Later, they captured the Japan Open Super Series title in Tokyo, defeating Indonesia's Muhammad Ahsan and Vita Marissa 21–13, 21–19 in the final. At the China Open Super Series, they earned silver, falling to China's Xu Chen and Ma Jin 21–15, 21–17 in the championship match. Chan and Goh made their Olympic debut at the London Games in mixed doubles but did not advance beyond the group stage, finishing 13th overall. Their consistent performances peaked with a career-high world ranking of No. 3 in mixed doubles on November 22, 2012. Entering 2013, the partnership remained strong, as evidenced by their runner-up finish at the Malaysia Open Super Series, where they were bested by Denmark's Joachim Fischer Nielsen and Christinna Pedersen 21–12, 21–14 in the final. These years solidified Chan's reputation as a mixed doubles specialist, with his agile net play and strategic positioning complementing Goh Liu Ying's attacking style, laying the foundation for future Olympic contention.2014–2021
In early 2014, Chan Peng Soon briefly shifted partnerships to Lai Pei Jing while Goh Liu Ying recovered from knee surgery, marking a temporary change in his mixed doubles lineup.[12] The duo reached the final of the Austrian International Challenge, where they finished as runners-up after a 21–13, 21–17 defeat to Poland's Robert Mateusiak and Anita Wojtkowska.[13] Later that year at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Chan contributed to Malaysia's gold medal in the mixed team event, helping secure a 3–1 victory over England in the final.[1] By mid-2014, he resumed his long-term partnership with Goh Liu Ying, reestablishing their synchronized play that had previously elevated them to world No. 3 in 2012. The renewed collaboration yielded immediate success in 2015, with Chan and Goh Liu Ying capturing three International Challenge titles: the Polish Open (defeating India's Akshay Dewalkar and Pradnya Gadre 15–21, 21–18, 21–19 in the final), the Russian Open (overcoming Japan's Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino 21–13, 21–19), and the Mexico City Grand Prix (edging South Korea's Choi Sol-gyu and Eom Hye-won 21–19, 21–12).[14][15][16] These victories propelled the pair into the top 10 rankings and built momentum toward major events. At the Southeast Asian Games in Singapore, they earned silver in mixed doubles, falling to Indonesia's Praveen Jordan and Debby Susanto 19–21, 21–17, 14–21 in the final, while also contributing to Malaysia's bronze in the mixed team competition.[17] Entering 2016 as world No. 11, Chan and Goh qualified for the Rio Olympics through consistent performances on the BWF circuit, securing one of the eight direct spots via ranking points accumulated over the prior year.[18] In the group stage (Group C), they defeated Poland's Mateusiak and Zięba 21–17, 21–15 but lost to top seeds Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir of Indonesia 15–21, 11–21, advancing as runners-up. The quarterfinal saw a straight-sets 21–16, 21–11 win over Jordan and Susanto, followed by a semifinal upset against China's world No. 1 Xu Chen and Ma Jin (21–12, 21–19). In the final, despite leading in the third game, they succumbed to Ahmad and Natsir 21–23, 21–19, 25–23, earning Malaysia's first Olympic mixed doubles medal—a historic silver that highlighted their tactical resilience and court coverage. Earlier that year, the pair claimed the New Zealand Open title, defeating China's Zheng Siwei and Li Yinhui 21–19, 22–20 in the final.[18] In 2017, Chan and Goh reached the All England Open final, a Premier Super Series event, but lost to China's Lu Kai and Huang Yaqiong 18–21, 21–19, 16–21 after a competitive three games that showcased their improved net play. Later, due to Goh's minor injury, Chan paired with Cheah Yee See for the Russian Open Grand Prix Gold, where the ad-hoc duo upset expectations by winning the title 11–8, 13–11, 11–3 over Japan's Keiichiro Matsui and Akane Araki in the final—their first joint victory. At the Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur, Chan and Cheah secured bronze in mixed doubles, defeating Thailand's Bodin Isara and Savitree Amitrapai in the bronze-medal match after a semifinal loss to compatriots Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai.[19][20][21] Resuming with Goh in 2018, the pair started strongly by defending their Thailand Masters crown, defeating Hong Kong's Ng Wing Yung and Chang Tak Ching 21–13, 21–19 in the final for their first Super 300 title of the year. They followed with a U.S. Open victory, overcoming Germany's Marvin Seidel and Linda Efler 21–19, 21–15 to cap a dominant run. At the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Chan and Goh claimed bronze in mixed doubles, rallying to beat India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa 21–17, 21–19 in the playoff after semifinal and final losses to English pairs; they also helped Malaysia to silver in the mixed team event.[22][23][24] The momentum carried into 2019, with Chan and Goh retaining the Thailand Masters title in a 21–19, 21–17 final win over Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai, demonstrating enhanced defensive strategies. They added the New Zealand Open later that year, staging a comeback from one game down to defeat Indonesia's Praveen Jordan and Melati Daeva Oktavianti 17–21, 21–19, 21–19 in an 85-minute final that underscored their endurance.[25][26] At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021), Chan and Goh entered as world No. 12 but struggled in Group D, losing to Hong Kong's Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet 18–21, 21–10, 16–21 and to China's Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong 12–21, 15–21, but defeating France's Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue 21–13, 21–15; finishing second but eliminated as only the group winner advanced to the knockout stage, marking a disappointing end to their Olympic aspirations. In December 2021, after 13 years and numerous milestones including their Rio silver, Chan and Goh mutually ended their partnership to pursue individual paths, with Chan citing the need for fresh challenges.[27]2022–2024
In 2022, Chan Peng Soon rejoined the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) on January 1 after a period away from the national setup, marking his return to structured training and competition.[28] He initially partnered with Valeree Siow in mixed doubles, making their debut together at the India Open in January, where they advanced to the second round.[29] By May, BAM reassigned him to partner Cheah Yee See, resuming a previous collaboration from 2017, with the duo aiming for Olympic qualification in Paris 2024.[30] In November, Chan and Cheah resigned from BAM to turn professional, effective December 1, allowing greater flexibility in tournament selection while maintaining their partnership.[31] The pair's momentum built into 2023, culminating in their victory at the KL Masters (Malaysia Super 100) in November, where they defeated Thailand's Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Phataimas Muenwong 21-9, 17-21, 21-10 in the final—their first international title together since 2017 and only the second of their renewed partnership.[32] This win, held on home soil, highlighted their resilience as an unseeded duo navigating a competitive field, though they ended the year ranked outside the top 30 globally.[33] In 2024, at age 36, Chan's participation remained limited, with the pair contesting only select events such as the Malaysia Open in January (exiting in the round of 32) and the Orleans Masters in March, amid challenges from his advancing age affecting recovery and stamina.[5] Their final tournament was the Malaysia Masters in May, where they suffered a first-round defeat to China's Cheng Xing and Li Qian 10-21, 6-21. On May 22, 2024, following this loss, Chan announced his retirement after an 18-year professional career, with Cheah Yee See confirming her retirement alongside him, ending their partnership on the court.[34] Reflecting on his longevity in the demanding sport, Chan expressed no regrets about his journey, noting at 36 that badminton had allowed him to travel the world and achieve milestones like the 2016 Olympic silver, but it was time to prioritize his badminton academy and potential coaching roles over continued competition.[34] He emphasized the physical toll of sustaining elite performance into his mid-30s as a key factor in his decision to step away.[35]Personal life
Family
Chan Peng Soon married Malaysian singer Esther Cham May May in September 2010.[36] The couple has four children: sons Milton, born in 2011, and Julian, born in 2019; and daughters Hannah, born in 2015, and Leah, born in 2020.[37][38][39] Throughout his career, Chan's family provided crucial emotional support, with his wife often expressing pride in his achievements, such as during the 2016 Rio Olympics where she highlighted his long-held dream of Olympic success.[40] His family occasionally accompanied him on trips related to tournaments, helping maintain morale amid demanding schedules.[39] Post-marriage, Chan balanced rigorous training with parenting by prioritizing family time after sessions, crediting his wife as a steadfast pillar who managed household responsibilities during his absences for competitions.[41] This dynamic allowed him to draw motivation from his growing family while sustaining his professional commitments.[42]Sponsorships
Throughout his professional career, Chan Peng Soon benefited from sponsorships that provided essential equipment, apparel, and financial backing, evolving from national team affiliations to individual endorsements after leaving the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) in 2018. Early in his career, as a national team player, he was supported by Yonex, which held a decade-long partnership with BAM from 2005 to 2015, supplying rackets, apparel, and other gear to Malaysian athletes.[43] This arrangement allowed Chan to use high-performance Yonex models during his formative years and key tournaments in the early 2010s. Following BAM's switch to Victor as the official equipment sponsor in 2015, Chan transitioned to Victor rackets and apparel, utilizing models such as the Jetspeed 10 and HX-900X, which suited his aggressive mixed doubles style with enhanced speed and power.[2][44] His silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, secured under this sponsorship, marked a significant boost, attracting additional individual deals that supported his independent career post-BAM. From 2019 onward, after resigning from the national setup, Chan signed a two-year equipment sponsorship with Li-Ning, which was extended in 2020 to support the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, providing rackets, apparel, and stringing services to sustain his Olympic pursuits.[45][46] Complementary endorsements from local Malaysian brands, including air conditioning firm Daikin for financial support and wellness drink company Yobick as brand ambassadors since May 2019, further bolstered his resources.[46][47] Plantation giant Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK) also sponsored the pair in 2020 to aid their Tokyo Olympics campaign.[48] As Chan approached retirement in 2024, he aligned with Protech Sports, a Malaysian brand, endorsing their Aston Pro racket series—designed for attacking play with 40T Japanese Toray graphite construction and maximum 38 lbs tension—which became a signature model reflecting his career legacy.[49] These partnerships not only equipped him for competition but also underscored the commercial value of his Olympic success in securing sustained support from both global and local entities.Achievements
Olympic Games
Chan Peng Soon made his Olympic debut at the 2012 London Games alongside Goh Liu Ying in the mixed doubles event. Representing Malaysia, the pair competed in Group D during the group stage. They suffered an opening loss to Taiwan's Chen Hung-ling and Cheng Wen-hsing on July 28, falling 12-21, 21-6, 15-21 in a competitive three-game match. On July 29, they secured a straight-sets victory over Poland's Robert Mateusiak and Nadieżda Zięba, winning 21-14, 21-8. However, their campaign ended with a defeat to China's Xu Chen and Ma Jin on July 31, losing 16-21, 15-21, resulting in an early exit with one win and two losses, placing them 13th overall.[50][51][52] Building on their experience, Chan and Goh qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics through consistent performances on the BWF World Tour, reaching a career-high world ranking of No. 3 in mixed doubles earlier that year. Their preparations included intensive training under coach Chin Eei Hui, focusing on tactical improvements and physical conditioning to challenge top Asian pairs. In Rio, they competed in Group C, starting with a win over Australia's Robin Middleton and Leanne Choo on August 11 (21-17, 21-15), followed by a victory against Thailand's Bodin Isara and Savitree Amitrapai on August 12 (21-13, 21-19). A group-stage loss to Indonesia's Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir (15-21, 11-21) on August 13 placed them second in the group, advancing them to the knockout rounds. In the quarterfinals on August 14, they defeated Poland's Mateusiak and Zięba again, 21-17, 21-10. The semifinal saw them upset China's top seeds Xu Chen and Ma Jin 21-12, 21-19, marking Malaysia's first mixed doubles pair to reach an Olympic final. However, in the gold medal match on August 17, they fell to Ahmad and Natsir 14-21, 12-21, securing silver—the first Olympic medal for a Malaysian mixed doubles team and Malaysia's third overall in badminton.[53][54][55][56][57] For the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021 due to postponement), Chan and Goh qualified as the world No. 7 pair via BWF rankings, opting for independent training away from the national association to tailor their regimen, including reuniting with former coach Chin Eei Hui and basing at the Academy Badminton Malaysia for focused sessions on endurance and strategy. In Group D, their campaign faltered with three straight losses: to Hong Kong's Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet on July 24 (18-21, 19-21, 14-21), Germany's Mark Lamsfuss and Isabel Lohau on July 25 (12-21, 15-21), and China's Wang Yilyu and Huang Dongping on July 26 (13-21, 19-21). This resulted in elimination at the group stage, placing them ninth overall and concluding their Olympic journey without advancing.[58][59][60][61][62] Chan's Olympic legacy, forged through three appearances spanning 20012 to 2021, highlights his pivotal role in elevating Malaysian mixed doubles on the global stage, culminating in the historic Rio silver that inspired national pride and subsequent generations of players. His partnerships emphasized resilience and tactical synergy, with preparations often centered on adapting to high-pressure environments and refining net play against dominant Asian rivals. Despite not securing gold, the silver medal remains a cornerstone of Malaysia's badminton achievements, underscoring Chan's contributions to the sport's international prestige.[63][64][65]Commonwealth Games
Chan Peng Soon has been a key contributor to Malaysia's badminton success at the Commonwealth Games, particularly in the mixed team event, where he helped secure multiple medals across four editions from 2010 to 2022.[1] His partnerships, notably with Goh Liu Ying in mixed doubles, added to individual accolades while bolstering team efforts against strong Commonwealth rivals like England and India. At the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, Chan debuted internationally with the Malaysian squad, contributing to the gold medal in the mixed team event by defeating England 3-0 in the final, where Malaysia's depth in doubles proved decisive.[1] In the individual mixed doubles, partnering with Goh Liu Ying, they finished fourth after losing the bronze medal match to Singapore's Chayut Triyachart and Yao Lei 14-21, 21-17, 17-21. This performance underscored his role in Malaysia's fourth consecutive mixed team gold, a streak that solidified the nation's dominance in the discipline.[1][66] In the 2014 Glasgow Games, Chan again anchored Malaysia's mixed team to gold, defeating England 3-1 in the final with key wins in doubles rubbers, including his mixed doubles pairing with Lai Pei Jing securing a 21-19, 21-17 triumph over England's Chris and Gabby Adcock.[67] This victory extended Malaysia's mixed team dominance to five straight golds, with Chan's consistent play in high-pressure team scenarios pivotal to the outcome.[1] Individually, he and Lai reached the mixed doubles bronze medal match but fell 21-17, 21-11 to Scotland's Imogen Bankier and Robert Blair, finishing fourth.[68] The 2018 Gold Coast edition saw Chan and Goh Liu Ying secure bronze in mixed doubles, defeating India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa 21-14, 15-21, 21-15 in the third-place playoff after a semifinal loss to England's Chris and Gabby Adcock.[69] In the mixed team, Malaysia earned silver, reaching the final but losing 3-1 to India, where Chan's efforts in earlier rounds, including a group stage win over Scotland, helped advance the squad.[70] This medal haul contributed to Malaysia's overall tally of four badminton medals at the Games, reinforcing the country's status as a Commonwealth powerhouse.[1] Chan competed in his final Commonwealth Games at Birmingham 2022, helping Malaysia reclaim the mixed team gold with a 3-1 final victory over India, where he played crucial roles in mixed doubles (with Cheah Yee See, defeating Australia's Jack Yu and Kaitlyn Ea 21-16, 21-12 in the round of 16) and men's doubles (with Tan Kian Meng, contributing to a 5-0 group win over South Africa).[71][72] In individual men's doubles with Tan, they advanced past Scotland's Alexander Dunn and Adam Hall 18-21, 25-23, 21-15 in the round of 16 but exited in the quarterfinals against India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty 21-6, 21-15.[73][74] His participation capped a career that significantly elevated Malaysia's badminton profile in the Commonwealth, with four team medals (three golds, one silver) directly tied to his involvement.[1][75]Asian Championships
Chan Peng Soon, in partnership with Goh Liu Ying, achieved a historic breakthrough at the 2010 Badminton Asia Championships in New Delhi, India, where they clinched the gold medal in mixed doubles.[76] As the seventh seeds, they navigated a challenging draw against top Asian contenders, including a hard-fought quarterfinal victory over Indonesia's fifth-seeded pair Devin Lahardi Fitriawan and Liliyana Natsir, winning 12-21, 21-19, 21-15 after dropping the opening game.[77] In the final, the Malaysian duo staged a resilient comeback to defeat South Korea's world No. 14 pair Yoo Yeon-seong and Kim Min-jung 21-17, 20-22, 21-19 in a 66-minute thriller, securing the title on April 18, 2010.[76] This triumph represented Malaysia's first gold in mixed doubles at the Badminton Asia Championships and marked the nation's inaugural major international title in the discipline, ending a long drought and elevating the profile of Malaysian mixed doubles on the continental stage.[76] The victory propelled Chan and Goh into the spotlight, boosting their world rankings and establishing them as a formidable force in Asian badminton, with subsequent participations in editions like 2015 and 2017 reflecting their sustained elite-level involvement in the event.[78]Southeast Asian Games
Chan Peng Soon began his Southeast Asian Games career in 2009 at the Vientiane edition, where he secured a bronze medal in mixed doubles alongside Goh Liu Ying after defeating opponents in the bronze medal match.[78] He also contributed to Malaysia's silver medal in the men's team event, helping the squad reach the final against Indonesia. These efforts marked his emergence as a reliable performer in regional competitions, supporting Malaysia's overall badminton haul of multiple medals that year.[79] In the 2011 Palembang Games, Chan participated in the mixed doubles event with Goh Liu Ying, advancing through early rounds but ultimately finishing without an individual medal; however, his involvement bolstered Malaysia's team efforts in the mixed category.[80] By the 2015 Singapore edition, Chan and Goh Liu Ying elevated their performance to claim silver in mixed doubles, reaching the final where they were defeated by Indonesia's Praveen Jordan and Debby Susanto in a three-game thriller (18-21, 21-13, 23-25).[81] This result contributed to Malaysia's strong badminton showing, which included several golds and silvers across disciplines, underscoring Chan's role in sustaining the nation's competitive edge in the region.[82] Additionally, he aided the men's team in securing silver, losing the final to Indonesia. At the 2017 Kuala Lumpur Games, held on home soil, Chan partnered with Cheah Yee See to win bronze in mixed doubles, defeating Thailand's Bodin Isara and Savitree Amitrapai in the playoff (21-19, 21-15).[83] His team contributions again proved vital, as Malaysia clinched silver in the men's team event, with Chan featuring in key matches against regional powerhouses.[4] Throughout his SEA Games tenure, Chan's consistent medal-winning appearances in mixed doubles and team events highlighted Malaysia's dominance in Southeast Asian badminton, where the nation frequently topped or closely challenged Indonesia for supremacy in the discipline.[84]BWF circuit titles
Chan Peng Soon achieved significant success in the BWF circuit across multiple tournament levels in mixed doubles, partnering primarily with Goh Liu Ying from 2010 to 2021 and later with Lai Pei Jing and Cheah Yee See. His 19 individual titles reflect his tactical prowess and endurance in high-stakes competitions, contributing to Malaysia's prominence in the discipline. Overall, he recorded 482 career wins in men's and mixed doubles combined on the BWF circuit.[2] In the BWF Superseries era (2007–2017), Chan secured one title and reached four runner-up finishes. His sole Superseries victory came at the 2012 Japan Open, where he and Goh Liu Ying defeated Indonesia's Muhammad Rijal and Liliyana Natsir 21–19, 18–21, 21–16 in the final, marking Malaysia's first mixed doubles Superseries crown.[85] Runner-up appearances included the 2011 Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold, losing to Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir 21–13, 14–21, 21–16.[86] The BWF Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold circuit (2007–2017) yielded seven titles and four runner-up finishes for Chan, often with Goh Liu Ying. Notable wins included the 2011 German Open Grand Prix Gold (defeating Denmark's Thomas Laybourn and Kamilla Rytter Juhl 21–18, 14–21, 27–25), the 2015 Polish Open, 2015 Russian Open, and 2015 Mexico City Grand Prix, where the pair overcame a prior loss to claim the title against China's Zheng Siwei and Chen Qingchen 14–21, 21–19, 21–19.[87][16] The 2016 New Zealand Open Grand Prix Gold and 2017 Russian Open Grand Prix (with Cheah Yee See) further highlighted his adaptability with different partners.[88][20] Under the BWF World Tour (since 2018), Chan won five titles and reached two finals, demonstrating sustained excellence into his later career. Key victories were the 2018 and 2019 Thailand Masters Super 300 (both with Goh Liu Ying, defeating China's Zheng Siwei/Chen Qingchen 16–21, 21–19, 21–19 in 2018), the 2019 New Zealand Open Super 300 (edging Praveen Jordan/Melati Daeva Oktavianti 14–21, 21–15, 21–19), and the 2023 Malaysia Super 100 (KL Masters, with Cheah Yee See, beating Thailand's Pakkapon Teeraratsakul/Phataimas Muenwong 21–17, 21–15).[22][26][33] At the BWF International Challenge, Series, and Satellite level, Chan claimed five titles and five runner-ups, building his foundation in the early 2000s. These lower-tier events, such as the 2007 Malaysia International (in men's doubles, though mixed successes followed soon after), provided crucial experience before his rise to elite circuits. His international-level mixed doubles titles included early wins like the India International in 2007 with a different partner, emphasizing his versatility. The following table enumerates selected BWF circuit titles won by Chan Peng Soon in mixed doubles, organized by year, tournament, level, and partner:| Year | Tournament | Level | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | German Open | Grand Prix Gold | Goh Liu Ying |
| 2012 | Japan Open | Superseries | Goh Liu Ying |
| 2015 | Polish Open | Grand Prix | Goh Liu Ying |
| 2015 | Russian Open | Grand Prix | Goh Liu Ying |
| 2015 | Mexico City | Grand Prix | Goh Liu Ying |
| 2016 | New Zealand Open | Grand Prix Gold | Goh Liu Ying |
| 2017 | Russian Open | Grand Prix | Cheah Yee See |
| 2018 | Thailand Masters | World Tour Super 300 | Goh Liu Ying |
| 2019 | New Zealand Open | World Tour Super 300 | Goh Liu Ying |
| 2019 | Thailand Masters | World Tour Super 300 | Goh Liu Ying |
| 2023 | Malaysia Super 100 (KL Masters) | World Tour Super 100 | Cheah Yee See |