KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Malaysia’s professional shuttler, Chong Wei Feng entered the main draw of the French Open Super Series Badminton Tournament after crossing two hurdles in the qualifying rounds of the tournament held at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, today.

He defeated Emil Holst of Denmark 21-16, 21-19 in the first qualifying match before edging Irishman David Evans 21-16, 21-17 in the final qualifying match, according to the tournament website www.yonexib.com.fr.

Wei Feng, however, would face a tough first round match against eighth seed, Angus Ng Ka Long of Hong Kong tomorrow.

National second mixed doubles pair Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing will kick-off their campaign against Ben Lane/Jessica Pugh of England later today.

Malaysia did not send any representatives in the women’s singles of the tournament which offers total prize money of US$300,000 (RM1.245 million). — Bernama