PETALING JAYA: Back-up shuttlers Eogene Ewe and Mohd Faiq Masawi-Lok Hong Quan proved the future is bright after making strides in the latest world rankings following impressive performances in the Malaysian International Challenge.

Men's singles player Eogene moved up six rungs from No. 80 to a career high No. 74 in the world after capturing the title in Ipoh on Sunday.