Aichi-Nagoya Contingent Shaped by Mainaky and Herry IP The decision to exclude Soh Wooi Yik from Malaysia’s men’s doubles squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2026 stems from a strategic realignment led by national coaching director Rexy Mainaky and doubles coach Herry IP, according to reports from regional sports media outlets. The overhaul of the … Read more
Men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has defended his selection decisions after omitting Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong from the upcoming Asian Games squad, describing the roster choices as difficult but necessary for the national team’s broader competitive strategy. Understanding the Selection Roster Choices The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) coaching staff … Read more
Badminton Shock: Chia & Wooi Yik Split for Japan Open – What It Means for Their Title Defense Daniel Richardson June 5, 2026 • Updated 14:30 UTC 12 min read The badminton world was rocked Wednesday when the official Japan Open draw revealed World No. 3 Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik will compete in … Read more
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 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
PETALING JAYA – A potential rift in the Malaysian men’s doubles badminton camp appears to have been resolved, but not without a unique stipulation. National head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi and player Mohd Haikal Nazri have reconciled after a disagreement over Haikal’s withdrawal from the Swiss Open, with Herry requesting a written commitment from the … Read more
PETALING JAYA – A personal apology from Mohd Haikal Nazri has mended fences with men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi, resolving a dispute stemming from Haikal’s withdrawal from the Swiss Open earlier this month. The incident, which followed a first-round exit at the All-England Open, highlighted a difference in opinion regarding Haikal’s physical condition … Read more
Rising Stars Upset Top Seeds at All England Open 2026 BIRMINGHAM, England – The All England Open 2026 has already delivered its share of surprises, with several seeded players falling early in the tournament. A particularly notable upset came on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, when unseeded Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing defeated the fourth-ranked … Read more
PETALING JAYA: Will our Malaysian shuttlers end a six-year wait for a place in the Malaysian Open final? The answer will only become clear when the national shuttlers take to the courts as the season opening Badminton World Federation (BWF) tournament gets under way next Tuesday. Based on the current situation in the national camp, … Read more
PETALING JAYA: Independent shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani are undergoing joint training sessions with Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) players ahead of the Malaysian Open from Jan 6-11 at Axiata Arena. Sze Fei-Izzuddin were spotted sparring with the likes of world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and world No. 5 Man Wei Chong-Tee … Read more