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New Straits Times
20 hours ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Aaron-Wooi Yik treat teammates to Genting retreat
KUALA LUMPUR: Men's pairs Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun gave the entire BAM men's doubles squad a treat at Genting Highlands after their training session today. World No. 2 Aaron-Wooi Yik won the Thailand and Singapore Opens, and world No. 7 Wei Chong-Kai Wun bagged the Malaysia Masters this year. National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky revealed that the top two national pairs wanted the Genting trip to be both relaxing and a fun-filled team building exercise. "The idea was mooted by Aaron-Wooi Yik and Wei Chong-Kai Wun who felt a simple lunch or dinner would not be enough to appreciate the contributions of their teammates (during training and sparring). So they decided to take them all to Genting Highlands for a retreat," said Rexy. "They also planned to have some team building activities to give each other motivation. "I am not going for the trip but coaches Herry (IP) and (Muhammad) Miftakh are with the players. They will return tomorrow (today). The next two weeks will be crucial as they prepare for the Japan Open on July 15-20 and China Open on July 22-27. Badminton Jan 17, 2025 @ 5:36am [UPDATED Aaron-Wooi Yik overpower tricky Thais Badminton Mar 17, 2025 @ 7:08am Aaron-Wooi Yik could miss Asian Championships due to injury Badminton Jun 1, 2025 @ 7:34am Aaron-Wooi Yik crowned Singapore Open champions [WATCH] Badminton Jan 9, 2025 @ 7:17am Aaron-Wooi Yik suffer shock defeat at Malaysia Open
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- 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."
