Herry IP: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik’s Over-Eagerness Cost Them Victory

Badminton: Herry Iman Pierngadi Reflects on Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik’s Performance and International Coaching Journey Badminton: Herry Iman Pierngadi Reflects on Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik’s Performance and International Coaching Journey By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief, Archysport In the wake of Malaysia’s historic 2025 Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) men’s doubles victory, head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has … Read more

Herry IP Overhauls Malaysia’s Men’s Doubles Ahead of Thomas Cup 2026 and 2028 Olympics

Herry IP Faces High-Stakes Roster Puzzle as Man Wei Chong’s Injury Clouds Thomas Cup Outlook With the 2026 Thomas Cup just days away, Malaysian national men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi—often known as Herry IP—is grappling with a critical personnel crisis. The central concern is the fitness of Man Wei Chong, a cornerstone of … Read more

Lee Zii Jia’s Return & Wooi Yik’s Hope for Form – Badminton News

PETALING JAYA – As preparations intensify for the upcoming Thomas Cup, Malaysian badminton star Soh Wooi Yik has expressed hope that his close friend and teammate, Lee Zii Jia, can regain his peak form. The sentiment comes as Zii Jia rejoins the national squad for training at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara, … Read more

Thomas Cup: England’s Top Pair Out, Easing Malaysia’s Path

PETALING JAYA – Malaysia’s men’s doubles team received a boost ahead of the upcoming Thomas Cup in Horsens, Denmark, next month, as England has opted not to include their top pairing, Ben Lane and Sean Vendy, in their squad. The development eases a potential headache for the Malaysians, who are grouped with England, Japan, and … Read more

All-England 2024: Malaysia’s Men’s Doubles Close to Ending 19-Year Title Drought

Birmingham, England – A 19-year drought could end this weekend as Malaysian men’s doubles pairs advance deep into the All-England Open Badminton Championships. With a favorable draw and a record number of representatives in the field, the stage is set for a potential breakthrough moment for Malaysian badminton. This year’s tournament at the Utilita Arena … Read more

Aaron-Soh Badminton Exit: Schedule Strain?

Elite Badminton Stars Face the Grind: Is the Demanding Schedule Taking Its Toll? The recent early exit of Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair, Aaron Chia and soh Wooi Yik, at the Indonesian Masters serves as a stark reminder of the relentless pace of professional badminton. Their defeat, a tough 22-20, 19-21, 16-21 loss to Denmark’s … Read more

Badminton: Wait Continues | News & Updates

BUKIT JALIL: Malaysia’s long wait for a Malaysian Open champion continued yesterday after Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik fell short in the men’s doubles final at Axiata Arena. Aaron-Wooi Yik were beaten by world No. 1 Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae 15-21, 21-12, 18-21 in a 66-minute battle. Despite the loss, the Malaysian duo felt their … Read more

Aaron-Soh vs Korea: Badminton Final Preview & Fearless Mindset

KUALA LUMPUR: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik are undaunted by the challenge ahead as they prepare to face the world’s most formidable men’s doubles pair, Kim Won-ho-Seo Seung-jae, in today’s Malaysian Open final. Aaron and Wooi Yik lifted Malaysian spirits by emerging as the country’s sole representatives in the final after defeating Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and … Read more

Malaysia Open: Chia-Soh Eye Historic Men’s Doubles Title

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — The country’s top men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi are on the brink of clinching the Malaysia Open 2026 title as they stormed into tomorrow’s final after a hard-fought victory over their sixth-seeded Indonesian opponents, here today. In the semi-finals action at a packed Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, today, the … Read more