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New Straits Times
9 hours ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Herry calls for 'Malaysia United' at World Championships
KUALA LUMPUR: This has even sounded awkward to Malaysian media covering Malaysian badminton. This also gives the impression that there are two camps. It's about the description given to the country's top shuttlers, who found themselves known as "national players", "BAM players", "independent players" or "professional players." And such differentiation is perturbing to national men's doubles coach Herry IP. Herry, who incidentally is Indonesian, doesn't want to see the "two sides" of Malaysia at the Paris World Championships next week. He said Malaysia's representatives at the World Championships must be seen as one team, whether they come from BAM or are independents. Compete as a team, fight as a team, the mantra goes. Look at football, where great sides like Manchester United embody such spirit, the word UNITED so profound. So, for Herry, it should be Malaysia United (MU). On paper, the BAM challengers are Leong Jun Hao, K. Letshanaa, Aaron Chia, Soh Woi Yik, Man Wei Chong, Tee Kai Wun, Arif Junaidi, Yap Roy King, Pearly Tan, M. Thinaah, Go Pei Kee, Teoh Mei Xing, Chen Tang Jie, Toh Ee Wei, Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin. At the other end, the independents are Lee Zii Jia, Goh Jin Wei, Goh Sze Fei, Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai. "I don't want to look at it as 'Oh, this is BAM, these are independents.' They are all from Malaysia," said Herry. Herry stressed that this year's edition carries extra meaning, with the final falling on Aug 31, Merdeka Day. "We should support each other and give a gift to the country. A present for Independence Day would be one of the best things they can deliver," he said. While second seeds Aaron-Wooi Yik are Malaysia's best bets for a world title, Herry believes the others can mount a strong challenge as well in Paris. "We can challenge for titles. Whoever are more prepared and take their chances on the day will win."
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Herry arms Aaron-Wooi Yik and Co with video weapon for World tilt
KUALA LUMPUR: With the margins between the world's top men's doubles pairs thinner than ever, national coach Herry IP is banking on video analysis to find the edge at next week's World Championships in Paris. Herry, fondly known as the Fire Dragon, said the focus in recent weeks has been on dissecting opponents' strengths and weaknesses while sharpening his own charges' game plans. "Men's doubles is extremely tight now, the margins are very small," he said after training at the Academy Badminton Malaysia on Tuesday. "Whoever is better prepared and able to take their chances on the day will win. That's why video analysis is so important — to know where we are strong, where we are weak, and how the opponents play." Herry explained that he and his team are studying only recent matches to ensure the data is relevant. "It cannot be more than three or four months old, because players can change and improve," he said. "We are using the Japan Open and China Open as references to study patterns and habits." The approach has already been applied to world No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun, who are tipped to face top-ranked Koreans Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in the quarter-finals. The Malaysians have yet to beat them in two meetings but took a game off the Koreans at last month's Japan Open. "We analysed that match — they lost the first game, won the second. What was the difference?" said Herry. "That is the game plan. Watching the video helps the players remember what works and what doesn't." World No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik remain Malaysia's best medal hopes, with a favourable draw placing them in the bottom half. But Herry warned there are no easy matches at this level. "Being seeded helps, but anything can happen. All pairs from the top nations — Korea, Indonesia, China, Denmark — are strong. The difference is very small." Malaysia will also be represented by world No. 3 Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani and world No. 22 Arif Junaidi-Yap Roy King, who are making their World Championships debut.
New Straits Times
29-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Herry says shuttlers are recharged after Genting break
KUALA LUMPUR: Herry IP believes in tough training but the Indonesian coaching legend doesn't mind letting his players take a short break. ith the hectic second half of the World Tour about to start in a fortnight, Herry said that the one-day getaway to Genting Highlands on Friday had rejuvenated the entire team. World No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and world No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun gave the team a treat following their success in winning three World Tour titles recently. "The short break away from the city is a good way to relax and rejuvenate," said Herry who also went to Genting with his assistant Muhhamad Miftakh. "Just a dinner and the seniors were motivating the younger pairs. It was good to see them appreciating each other. Such breaks once in a while make them fresh and it also brings them closer. "The players will now be focused on their preparation before competing at the Japan (July 15-20) and China (July 22-27) Opens," said Herry.
New Straits Times
24-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Fire Dragon demands title No. 4 from Aaron-Wooi Yik
KUALA LUMPUR: National coach Herry IP is not letting up, challenging his men's pairs to deliver Malaysia a title at the Japan Open or China Open next month. The Indonesian tactician, nicknamed the Fire Dragon, said preparations for both tournaments - the Japan Open (July 15-20 in Tokyo) and China Open (July 22-27 in Changzhou) - are going smoothly. "I have a personal target and hope one of my men's pairs can win either in Japan or China," said Herry after a training session in Bukit Kiara on Tuesday. The Japan Open, a Super 750 event, offers a total prize pool of US$950,000 (RM4.04 million), while the Super 1000 China Open carries a bumper purse of US$2 million. Since taking over in February, Herry has made an immediate impact. He guided 2022 world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to the Badminton Asia Championships title in April, followed by back-to-back wins at the Thailand Open and Singapore Open last month. He also masterminded world No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun's title win at the Malaysia Masters, continuing his reputation as a top tactician. However, Herry admitted that other Malaysian combinations, including Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King and Choong Hon Jian-Haikal Nazri, still need time to catch up with the top two pairs. "Each pair is different. Aaron-Wooi Yik only needed three months to adapt to my training style due to their maturity. So I need to give time to the others to catch up," he said.
New Straits Times
21-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Can Herry keep Malaysian shuttlers in the hunt?
KUALA LUMPUR: There has been much success by his shuttlers, and for national men's doubles head coach Herry IP, the challenge is to keep it coming. The national pairs, led by world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, have even surpassed the Indonesian coach's expectations by winning four title since his arrival in February. Aaron-Wooi Yik won the Asian Championships, Thailand and Singapore Opens; Wei Chong-Kai Wun won the Malaysia Masters. But Herry is wary of the threat from the rivals when his shuttlers return to competition at the Japan (July 15-20) and China (July 22-27) Opens. "The second half of the season will be extremely challenging as it is tougher to maintain a high level performance than winning titles," said Herry. "The rivals would be doing their homework, studying the strengths and weaknesses of our pairs. "In a way, the five-week break from tournaments is a blessing in disguise. The players can improve their physical condition and also be tactically ready when they return to competition."
