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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
‘Better to stay with BAM', Chong Ming tells Pearly-Thinaah
'IT'S better to stay with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) than to turn professional' and that was the advice from former national shuttler Chan Chong Ming to nationl top women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, who are currently considering their future with the national body. The former men's doubles player believes that remaining with BAM offers the duo significant advantages, particularly in terms of support services that independent players often lack. 'I think Pearly-Thinaah should stay (with BAM). If you stay with the association, you don't need to worry how to book air tickets, accommodation and injury issues as you have a support team,' he told reporters when met at the Daikin International Badminton Championship 2025, here, today. Also present was Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. Pearly-Thinaah have yet to sign a new contract with BAM following the expiry of their previous deal at the end of last year. Chong Ming, who now runs a badminton academy, said his experience coaching independent players shows that BAM still offers superior physical preparation resources. 'As a coach, we have experience in competition, like tactical, but in terms of strength and conditioning, we (professional coaches) aren't there yet (top level),' he said. While encouraging Pearly-Thinaah to focus on their current tournaments, Hannah hoped that the world number four pair to consider the benefits and long term commitments of staying within the national setup under the BAM. She cited the notable progress of national men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik as an example of what structured support within BAM can provide. Aaron-Wooi Yik are in a sensational form, having won three titles since last April namely Badminton Asia Championships 2025, Thailand Open 2025 last month and Singapore Open 2025, last Sunday. In the meantime, Hannah, who was delighted with Aaron-Wooi Yik's recent performance, hopes the two-times Olympic Games bronze medallists can maintain their consistency under the tutelage of national men's doubles head coach, Herry Iman Pierngadi, who took up the role last February.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Aaron-Wooi Yik set up all-Malaysian final against Wei Chong-Kai Wun
MALAYSIA is guaranteed its first men's doubles title at the Malaysia Masters in 12 years as national pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik booked their spot for a historic 'civil war' against compatriots Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun for the 2025 edition, here, tomorrow. Buoyed by a dominant performance from Wei Chong-Kai Wun in the earlier semi-final today, the fourth-seeded pair did not disappoint the roaring home crowd in Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, here, as they stunned Denmark's top seeds and defending champions, Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen in 64 minutes. Aaron-Wooi Yik were not at their best early on, trailing 9-11 at the interval but they rediscovered their rhythm to edge ahead 15-14 and held their nerve in the closing moments to clinch the opening set 21-19. The world number three pair then lost their grip in the second set, struggling to find momentum as they surrendered the second set to the world number one duo, 17-21. In the decider, the 2022 world champions came out firing at all corners, racing to a commanding 9-1 lead and marched to their maiden Malaysia Masters final with 21-15, thanks to a deadly powerful front shot from Wooi Yik. Aaron-Wooi Yik's best Malaysia Masters outings previously were reaching semi-finals twice in 2019 and 2022 since making a debut in the 2018 edition. Aaron said winning the opening set was crucial in setting the tone for the match and credited the strong support from home fans for inspiring them to derail the Danes' hopes of defending their Malaysia Masters title. The 28-year-old also hoped that he and Wooi Yik, together with Wei Chong and Kai Wun, can deliver a memorable all-Malaysian final to thrill the home fans especially with both pairs tied at two wins apiece in their head-to-head record. Wooi Yik, meanwhile, admitted that playing in back-to-back (individual) tournament finals after clinching the Badminton Asia Championships 2025 last month followed by Thailand Open 2025 title last week was a new and valuable experience for the pair. 'It is very difficult (playing back-to-back finals) but we will try to overcome this. We cannot set our mind that we are tired and cannot play, but we must keep going on,' he told reporters after the match. Wei Chong-Kai Wun had earlier dismantled Japan's 2021 world champions Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi 21-12, 21-14 to book their second Malaysia Masters final appearance in two years. The world number eight duo emerged as the 2023 runners-up after going down to South Korea's Kang Min Hyuk-Seo Seung 15-21, 24-22, 19-21.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Aaron-Wooi Yik set up all-Malaysian final
MALAYSIA is guaranteed its first men's doubles title at the Malaysia Masters in 12 years as national pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik booked their spot for a historic 'civil war' against compatriots Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun for the 2025 edition, here, tomorrow. Buoyed by a dominant performance from Wei Chong-Kai Wun in the earlier semi-final today, the fourth-seeded pair did not disappoint the roaring home crowd in Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, here, as they stunned Denmark's top seeds and defending champions, Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen in 64 minutes. Aaron-Wooi Yik were not at their best early on, trailing 9-11 at the interval but they rediscovered their rhythm to edge ahead 15-14 and held their nerve in the closing moments to clinch the opening set 21-19. The world number three pair then lost their grip in the second set, struggling to find momentum as they surrendered the second set to the world number one duo, 17-21. In the decider, the 2022 world champions came out firing at all corners, racing to a commanding 9-1 lead and marched to their maiden Malaysia Masters final with 21-15, thanks to a deadly powerful front shot from Wooi Yik. Aaron-Wooi Yik's best Malaysia Masters outings previously were reaching semi-finals twice in 2019 and 2022 since making a debut in the 2018 edition. Aaron said winning the opening set was crucial in setting the tone for the match and credited the strong support from home fans for inspiring them to derail the Danes' hopes of defending their Malaysia Masters title. The 28-year-old also hoped that he and Wooi Yik, together with Wei Chong and Kai Wun, can deliver a memorable all-Malaysian final to thrill the home fans especially with both pairs tied at two wins apiece in their head-to-head record. Wooi Yik, meanwhile, admitted that playing in back-to-back (individual) tournament finals after clinching the Badminton Asia Championships 2025 last month followed by Thailand Open 2025 title last week was a new and valuable experience for the pair. 'It is very difficult (playing back-to-back finals) but we will try to overcome this. We cannot set our mind that we are tired and cannot play, but we must keep going on,' he told reporters after the match. Wei Chong-Kai Wun had earlier dismantled Japan's 2021 world champions Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi 21-12, 21-14 to book their second Malaysia Masters final appearance in two years. The world number eight duo emerged as the 2023 runners-up after going down to South Korea's Kang Min Hyuk-Seo Seung 15-21, 24-22, 19-21.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Aaron-Wooi Yik back in training after Thailand Open win
KUALA LUMPUR: National men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik showed the mentality of champions by skipping rest and returning to training just hours after their Thailand Open 2025 triumph, as they gear up for the Malaysia Masters 2025. Aaron said they landed in Kuala Lumpur at midnight and went to the Axiata Arena to test the court early this morning at around 7.30, ahead of the six-day Super 500 tournament which begins tomorrow (May 20). 'We didn't get enough sleep as we just returned home but we will rest later this evening. Tomorrow, we also have a day's rest because we only play on Wednesday. So, there is still time (to rest),' he told reporters at the Axiata Arena here today. The 2022 world champions staged a strong comeback to win their maiden Super 500 title at the Thailand Open, defeating Denmark's William Kryger Boe-Christian Faust Kjaer 20-22, 21-17, 21-12 in Sunday's final. The world number five will open their Malaysia Masters 2025 campaign against Taiwan's Chiu Hsiang Chieh-Wang Chi-Lin. Aware of the high expectations from local fans following their second title this season, Aaron said they are bent on giving their best in front of the home crowd. The 28-year-old also credited their recent upturn in performance to national men's doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi, who managed to improve their gameplay and guided them to two titles this season, including the Badminton Asia Championships 2025 in Ningbo, China, in April. Meanwhile, Wooi Yik said that their early visit to the venue was crucial to familiarise themselves with the court conditions ahead of the tournament. 'We just came here to get some court feeling and draught conditions because today will be the last day to do so as the tournament starts tomorrow. 'It (test court session) feels great and, hopefully, we can give a great performance on Wednesday,' he said. Wooi Yik also expects the vociferous home support to boost them to perform much better in the Malaysia Masters 2025.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Thai Open champs Aaron-Wooi Yik sacrifice rest to get cracking for Malaysia Masters 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: National men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik showed the mentality of champions by skipping rest and returning to training just hours after their Thailand Open 2025 triumph, as they gear up for the Malaysia Masters 2025. Aaron said they landed in Kuala Lumpur at midnight and went to the Axiata Arena to test the court early this morning at around 7.30, ahead of the six-day Super 500 tournament which begins tomorrow (May 20). 'We didn't get enough sleep as we just returned home but we will rest later this evening. Tomorrow, we also have a day's rest because we only play on Wednesday. So, there is still time (to rest),' he told reporters at the Axiata Arena here today. The 2022 world champions staged a strong comeback to win their maiden Super 500 title at the Thailand Open, defeating Denmark's William Kryger Boe-Christian Faust Kjaer 20-22, 21-17, 21-12 in Sunday's final. The world number five will open their Malaysia Masters 2025 campaign against Taiwan's Chiu Hsiang Chieh-Wang Chi-Lin. Aware of the high expectations from local fans following their second title this season, Aaron said they are bent on giving their best in front of the home crowd. The 28-year-old also credited their recent upturn in performance to national men's doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi, who managed to improve their gameplay and guided them to two titles this season, including the Badminton Asia Championships 2025 in Ningbo, China, in April. Meanwhile, Wooi Yik said that their early visit to the venue was crucial to familiarise themselves with the court conditions ahead of the tournament. 'We just came here to get some court feeling and draught conditions because today will be the last day to do so as the tournament starts tomorrow. 'It (test court session) feels great and, hopefully, we can give a great performance on Wednesday,' he said. Wooi Yik also expects the vociferous home support to boost them to perform much better in the Malaysia Masters 2025.
