Soh Wooi Yik

2022 - 8 - 28

Post cover — Image courtesy of "New Straits Times Online"

King, Queen congratulate new world badminton champions Aaron ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah ...

"Their Majesties have both expressed a sense of joy and pride over the success which has also enhanced Malaysia's name in world badminton," read a post on the Istana Negara's official Facebook page today. Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah also expressed hope that the achievement would motivate Aaron-Wooi Yik to train and work harder to face the upcoming tournaments and be a source of inspiration for all Malaysians. KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have congratulated national men's badminton doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik for becoming the first Malaysians to win the World Badminton Championships.

Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik are Malaysia's first World Badminton ... (Lifestyle Asia)

Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik have made Malaysia proud with a historic win at the nation's first-ever BWF World Badminton Championship 2022.

Aaron Chia Teng Fong joined the national badminton team in 2015, and is 25 years old. Previously, they also won the gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games in 2019. The first World Badminton Championships tournament was held in 1977. In a Facebook post, their Majesties said, “The outstanding achievements of Aaron and Wooi Yik once again prove that Malaysia can produce quality and international athletes. He said,” Congratulations for raising the Malaysian flag up high! The achievement was even more stunning given that the opponents were Indonesia’s three-time world champions Mohd Ahsan-Hendra Setiawan.

Agong Congratulates Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik For Winning ... (SAYS)

The Agong and the Raja Permaisuri have congratulated national men's doubles pair Aaron Chia Soh Wooi Yik for becoming the first Malaysians to win the World.

Many badminton fans thanked Chia and Soh for giving Malaysia the best Hari Kebangsaan gift on social media. It also proves that with dedication, a strong fighting spirit, and earnest efforts, Malaysians are able to compete and succeed at the world level." "Last year, we got the bronze medal in Tokyo (during the Olympics), and this year, we got the gold medal for the World Championships in Tokyo," Chia said at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium after winning the tournament, reported Their Majesties hope that Chia and Soh can continue to train hard for the upcoming tournaments and become a source of inspiration for all Malaysians. Malaysia has never won the top prize in the tournament's 45-year history. The Agong and the Raja Permaisuri have congratulated national men's doubles pair Aaron Chia Soh Wooi Yik for becoming the first Malaysians to win the 2022 World Badminton Championships

Path for Aaron-Wooi Yik to garner more victories (The Sun Daily)

KUALA LUMPUR: The question in the minds of local badminton pundits now is where would Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik go from here after ending their titl...

At the same time, Razif also described the return of Rexy Mainaky, the doubles coach from Indonesia to the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) in December as a key factor in the rise of Aaron-Wooi Yik as the new world champions. In winning the world championship, Aaron-Wooi Yik also captured their first title yesterday and Razif is optimistic that the duo ranked sixth in the world would go on to hunt for more titles after this. Aaron-Wooi Yik’s achievement in ending the 45-year wait for local badminton fans is seen as a starting point for them to make a name for themselves in the world arena.

Strategy paid off for Aaron-Wooi Yik against the 'Daddies', says ... (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky says his strategy for men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh ...

I keep telling them, just play for yourself and your parents, and in Aaron’s case - his wife and kids. "Then try to reduce their unforced errors and negative thoughts. Only the things like how they believe when playing against top-class players, thoughts like ‘with my skills, I can compete against anyone'. ALSO READ: "They’re the first Malaysians to win the title, so thanks to them.

Aaron-Wooi Yik win Malaysia's first ever Badminton World title (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Top men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik gave Malaysia a fitting National Day gift by winning the 2022 World Badminton ...

So I think Tokyo is lucky for us.” Aaron said the big difference in today’s clash against Mohammad Ahsan-Hendra was their focus on court as well as their mindset, as they were not bothered by the score regardless of whether they were leading or trailing. I have done a lot of work on my backcourt play. “I have no words to describe what we’re feeling.