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The Star
13 hours ago
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- The Star
Aaron-Wooi Yik regain status as national No. 1 men's doubles pair
PETALING JAYA: Shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik regained their status as the country's No. 1 men's doubles pair after independent duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani dropped to No. 3 in the latest world rankings. In the rankings list updated by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Tuesday (July 22), Sze Fei-Izzuddin lost their No. 1 spot as expected to South Korea's Seo Seung-jae-Kim Won-ho after finishing runners-up to the latter in the Japan Open final on Sunday (July 20). Although Aaron-Wooi Yik suffered a shock loss in the first round in Japan to another Malaysian pair Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi, their fine form before the tourney helped them retain their world No. 2 ranking. The other Malaysian pair ranked in the top 10 are world No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun. In the women's doubles, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah also retained their world No. 3 ranking after finishing runners-up to China's world No. 1 Liu Shengshu-Tan Ning in Japan. In the mixed doubles, there were no changes for world No. 4 Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and world No. 6 Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
The Star
5 days ago
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- The Star
Roslin: Nothing to worry about Aaron-Soh's early defeat
PETALING JAYA: Even seeded players can lose early, and there's no reason to panic. Former national shuttler Roslin Hashim believes that the early exit of world No. 2 men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik from the Japan Open on Wednesday should not come as a shock, despite the high expectations placed on them to go far in the tournament. Roslin said there could be various reasons behind Aaron-Wooi Yik's below-par performance, but at the same time, he saw a silver lining in the result, as their defeat came at the hands of fellow Malaysians Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi, who had been struggling for form over the past seven months. Until now, the 2021 World Championships bronze medallists had not cleared the opening round of a tournament since the India Open in January. In the first-round match at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Aaron-Wooi Yik fell to Yew Sin-Ee Yi 15-21, 15-21 in just 32 minutes. Roslin, who won the Japan Open in 2001, said such results were part and parcel of the sport, but what mattered most would be on how the Asian champions would respond, especially with many tournaments still to come. 'I believe both pairs were well prepared, but perhaps on match day, Yew Sin was more fired up as the tournament was held in his wife's hometown. That may have given him extra motivation to put on a stronger performance. Yew Sin tied the knot with Japanese Aya Ohori last month. 'To me, it's normal for seeded players to suffer early exits, especially when it's an all-Malaysian clash. I understand many were disappointed, especially since there were high hopes for Aaron and Wooi Yik to win. Still, Roslin believes the defeat will not affect Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik's focus ahead of the China Open, which begins next Tuesday in Changzhou. The world No. 2 pair are the second seeds and will open their campaign against rising Danish duo Rasmus Kjaer-Frederik Sogaard. 'I don't think their confidence will be shaken. They are experienced players and they certainly know how to bounce back from setbacks, having done it before.'
The Star
6 days ago
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- The Star
Ee Yi-Yew Sin finally break first-round curse, but at Aaron-Wooi Yik's expense
Malaysia men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in action against South Korea's Kim Young-hyuk-Wang Chan during the first round of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: The all-Malaysian clash between Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Teo Ee Yi-Ong Yew Sin in the first round of the Japan Open has brought a mix of emotions. There was disappointment as second seeds Aaron-Wooi Yik suffered a shock early exit from the tournament, especially with high hopes riding on them to go far. At the same time, there was relief for Ee Yi-Yew Sin, who finally broke their first-round curse. Since the India Open in January, the pair had failed to progress past the opening hurdle in any of their tournaments. This time, they showed renewed determination, especially Yew Sin who recently tied the knot with former Japanese singles shuttler Aya Ohori. The former world championship bronze medallists in 2021 took just 30 minutes to upstage Aaron-Wooi Yik with a convincing 21-15, 21-15 win. National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky admitted he was personally surprised by Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik's early exit. 'It is definitely shocking when a seeded pair loses in the first round,' said Rexy briefly when contacted. Meanwhile, it was a nervy path to the second round for Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun, who had to battle hard against fellow Malaysians Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi. The sixth seeds narrowly took the opening game before pulling away in the second to secure a 30-28, 21-12 victory. They will face China's Huang Di-Liu Yang in the next round. There was still something to cheer for in the national camp, thanks to a commanding performance from women's doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah. Fresh off signing contract extensions with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), the pair looked sharp and composed as they eased past Bulgarian sisters Gabriela and Stefani Stoeva 21-16, 21-14 in just 31 minutes. 'They played with good composure. At the start, they were still adjusting to the drift in the hall, but once they took the lead at the interval, they controlled the match well,' said Rexy, who was pleased with their performance. They will take on Taiwan's Hsieh Pei-shang and Hung En-tzu in the second round today.
The Star
6 days ago
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- The Star
Early exit shock for Aaron-Wooi Yik in Japan Open
PETALING JAYA: It was a blow for world No. 3 men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik as they suffered a shock early exit in the first round of the Japan Open on Wednesday (July 16). Playing at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Aaron-Wooi Yik were given a tough fight by compatriots Teo Ee Yi-Ong Yew Sin. Despite coming in as the second seeds, nothing went their way as they were sent packing by Ee Yi-Yew Sin, losing 15-21, 15-21 in just 30 minutes. In another all-Malaysian clash, Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun were given a scare by Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi, who pushed hard in their bid to secure a spot in the second round. However, Wei Chong-Kai Wun regained their composure just in time to take control of the match and sealed their place in the next round with a hard-fought 30-28, 21-12 win. Meanwhile, in the women's doubles, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah made a strong start to their campaign following the recent extension of their contracts with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). They made light work of Bulgarian sisters Gabriela and Stefani Stoeva, securing a 21-16, 21-14 win in 31 minutes.
New Straits Times
15-07-2025
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- New Straits Times
#NST180years: The conscience of Malaysian sport
FOR 180 years, the New Straits Times has not only reported on Malaysia's sporting triumphs, but also helped shape its national conversation. As a watchdog, it has held sporting bodies accountable, given athletes a platform and ensured that the true story of Malaysian sport is told. The NST was there to capture the glory of Malaya's Thomas Cup win in the very first tournament in 1949, and it did the same in 2022, when Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik won the country' first badminton world title. It followed Datuk Lee Chong Wei's Olympic heartbreaks, Pandelela Rinong's breakthrough bronze and Cheong Jun Hoong's world title win. It gave prominence to Datuk Nicol David's eight world squash titles and her record 108 months as world No.1. On the football front, NST honoured legends like Datuk Mokhtar Dahari, Datuk Ghani Minhat, Datuk Soh Chin Ann and Datuk Santokh Singh, while covering the national team's qualification for the 1972 and 1980 Olympics. The NST was there for the 2010 Asean Football Federation Cup victory and Amri Yahyah's brace against Manchester United in 2009 — never missing a beat. And it also asked tough questions on athlete treatment, selection controversies and sports governance. Issues of mismanagement were highlighted not out of malice, but to serve the long-term good of Malaysian sport. Backed by respected editors like Norman Siebel and Datuk Lazarus Rokk, and journalists such as the late Jugjet Singh and Dan Guen Chin, the NST has stood firm in reporting the truth, celebrating the best and exposing the rest. As it turns 180 today, NST remains more than a newspaper, it's the conscience of Malaysian sport.
