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The Star
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
BAM file complaint to BWF on umpire's controversial decisions
KUALA LUMPUR: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) have officially lodged a formal complaint with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) regarding the controversial umpiring decisions made during men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing's Malaysian Masters second round match. Men's doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi had accused Swiss umpire Peter Meszaros of favouring Aaron-Khai Xing's Danish opponents Rasmus Kjaer-Frederik Sogaard during the match on Thursday (May 22). BAM have submitted a formal complaint alongside video evidence and detailed match documentation for BWF's immediate review. Three decisions made by Meszaros during the match were believed to have significantly impacted the outcome and fairness of play. Aaron-Khai Xing went down narrowly 10-21, 26-24, 16-21 and BAM have called on BWF to take swift and transparent action to address the issue and prevent similar incidents in future competitions. "While we continue to respect the role and importance of technical officials, it is imperative that the BWF conducts a thorough review of officiating standards," said BAM secretary general Datuk Kenny Goh. "Fairness and integrity must be upheld in every match. The decisions made by the umpire were, in our view, clearly erroneous and denied our players a fair contest. "Such officiating not only affects the outcome of matches but also undermines the credibility of the sport of badminton."
New Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
BAM complains to world body against umpire
KUALA LUMPUR: The BA of Malaysia (BAM) has formally lodged a complaint to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on the alleged bad umpiring by Swiss Peter Meszaros which affected Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing's performance against Denmark's Rasmus Kjær-Frederik Søgaard during a men's doubles second round match at the Malaysia Masters on Friday. BAM secretary general Datuk Kenny Goh said the three decisions that went against world No. 58 Aaron-Khai Xing during the critical stages were believed to have impacted the outcome and fairplay. "While we respect the role and importance of technical officials, it is imperative that BWF conducts a thorough review of officiating standards. Fairness and integrity must be upheld in every match," said Kenny. "The decisions made by the umpire were, in our view, clearly erroneous and denied our players a fair contest. "Such officiating not only affects the outcome of matches, but also undermines the credibility of the sport of badminton." Meszaros had adjudged that a smash by Kjaer had brushed Aaron's head before landing out while the Malaysian pair were trailing 14-12 in the third game. Aaron-Khai Xing eventually lost 21-10, 21-10, 24-26, 21-16. The formal complaint has been submitted along with video evidence and detailed match documentation to BWF. Although the outcome of the match will not be overturned, BAM stated the need to uphold sportsmanship and professionalism, and has urged BWF to take swift and transparent action to address the issue to prevent similar incidents in future.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Herry: 'We can accept defeat but this is not the way'
KUALA LUMPUR: A livid Herry IP said the umpire made such a bad call at the Malaysia Masters on Thursday that he will ask the BA of Malaysia (BAM) to make an official complaint to the world body, BWF. The national men's doubles head coach was left frustrasted by the umpire's handling of the second round match between Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing and Denmark's Rasmus Kjaer-Kjaer-Frederik Sogaard at the Axiata Arena. "We can accept defeat but this is not the way," said Herry, A smash in the third game by Kjaer was adjudged by Swiss umpire Peter Meszaros to have hit Aaron before landing wide when the score was at 14-12 — much to the shock of the Malaysian pair. This ultimately led to a sad ending for Aaroni-Khai Xing as the controversal call affected them mentally. Kjaer-Frederik Sogaard then pulled away to 15-12 and eventually won 21-10, 24-26, 21-16 to reach the last eight. Herry, who with his assistant, Muhammad Miftakh, rushed to Meszaros to protest, claimed that this was the third time the umpire had made a bad call against Aaron-Khai Xing. "Winning and losing is normal, but the umpire has been unfair. We didn't have 'the challenge' (a competition avenue previously allowed) anymore and if there was, we would have called for a review," said a frustrated Herry. "I got up and told the umpire 'you are not fair' because you did it three times. "The first one was out, it was called in while the second was in and was called out. But the third one, the umpire said the shuttle hit Aaron. We have viewed the video replay and the shuttle didn't touch him because he avoided the shot. "If the call was correct, it could have been a different result. At that point, our boys were trailing 14-12 and it could have become 14-13 and everything to play for. "Aaron-Khai Xing became very emotional and could not play well after that. They are young players and their emotions and mental strength can be easily shaken up by such incidents. Their rhythm was disrupted not once but three times. "I will ask BAM to make an official report to BWF about the wrong judgement and improve the quality of umpiring in future." Herry hoped that Aaron-Khai Xing would not be discouraged by the incident. "Sometimes, things like this affect young players' emotions and we do not know if they can recover fast or take longer to come out of the disappointment."
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Aaron-Khai Xing use Aaron-Wooi Yik intel to stun Danes
KUALA LUMPUR: The road from junior glory to senior success is often a rocky one — and world No. 58 Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing know it all too well. Crowned world junior champions just seven months ago, the highly touted men's pair have yet to make a real mark on the senior circuit. Since their breakthrough in Spokane last October, they've only reached past the second round once in nine World Tour appearances — a quarter-final outing at the Syed Modi India International. But perhaps, the Malaysia Masters could be the spark they need. Playing in front of home fans at the Axiata Arena on Wednesday, Aaron-Khai Xing showed glimpses of their potential with a spirited comeback win over Denmark's world No. 50 William Kryger Boe-Christian Faust Kjaer — prevailing 12-21, 21-11, 21-17 to reach the second round. It was a particularly encouraging result given that the Danes were runners-up to Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik at last week's Thailand Open. "In the opening game, we were too passive and gave away too many opportunities," admitted Khai Xing. "But our coach reminded us not to lift the shuttle too much and that worked well in the second game. We rode on that momentum in the decider to seal the win." The pair also credited Aaron-Wooi Yik for offering valuable tips before the match. "They had just played Boe-Kjaer a few days ago, so they gave us some insights which definitely helped," added Khai Xing. As they continue their transition into the senior ranks, Aaron-Khai Xing are all too aware of the unforgiving nature of top-tier badminton — and the weight of expectations that comes with being world junior champions. Malaysia's track record of turning junior success into senior triumph is mixed at best. Apart from 2004 world junior champion Tan Boon Heong, who went on to win the Asian Games and reach world No. 1 with Koo Kien Keat, most have struggled to find lasting impact. Names like Mak Hee Chun-Teo Kok Siang (2008), Ow Yao Han-Chooi Kah Ming (2009), Yew Hong Kheng (2010), and Nelson Heg-Teo Ee Yi (2011) all promised much but fizzled out before achieving sustained success. Khai Xing understands the challenge ahead. "There's a big difference between junior and senior levels," he said. "The senior game is much faster and more powerful. You also need to adapt quickly to tactical changes. We still have a lot to learn from our seniors." Aaron-Khai Xing will take on another Danish pair Rasmus Kjaer-Frederik Sogaard for a place in the quarter-finals on Thursday.
